West Midlands Police has released a photo of Claire O’Neill and her four week old baby Eliza who were involved in terrifying car-jacking incident in Acocks Green on Thursday afternoon (19/07).
The drama unfolded as Claire pulled up on her drive on Marie Drive, just after 4pm, and was immediately approached by two men. As she struggled to get her child out of the grey Audi A3, the pair drove off injuring her in the process.
Officers across the city were immediately mobilised to search for the baby and 45 minutes later an ambulance crew at Small Heath Health Centre in Chapman Road found the tot safe and well… and still in her car seat.
The little girl was taken to hospital to be re-united with her mother, who was receiving treatment for leg injuries.
West Midlands Police Force Incident Manager Chief Inspector Tony Cole said: “Our primary concern was the safe return of this young child and dozens of officers, including specialist resources, were drafted into the search, which I am so pleased has resulted in her safe return.
“We are still determined to trace the offenders who have put this mother through a 45 minute nightmare that she will never forget.
“Please help us with any information you may have which will assist our search.”
The grey Audi A3 S Line has the registration number BJ66 YLV.
Anyone with any information is asked to call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
