Police: Boy, 2, safe after woman steals car, crashes in Olney

Updated March 6, 2021 12:57pm EST

The woman reportedly stole the vehicle just after midnight.

PHILADELPHIA - A young boy is safe after a woman stole a car with him inside and then crashed into a building in the city's Olney neighborhood.

Police say the female suspect stole a running car with a two-year-old boy inside around midnight at 5th and Olney Streets.

The dramatic scene came to an end just before 1 a.m. Saturday at 5th and Somerville Streets.

The suspect attempted to run into a home, but was apprehended by police.

FOX 29 is told the boy is now back with his mother and he's not seriously hurt.

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