GASTONIA, N.C. — A 14-year-old was arrested Friday, accused of stealing a car and leading authorities on a chase with a one-year-old child inside, Gastonia police posted on Facebook shortly before 7 p.m.
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The car was stolen from Broad Leaf Court in Dallas and Gastonia police located it near the city limits.
Officers located the one-year-old child who was reunited with family members safe and unharmed.
The teen then led police on a chase that ended near Highway 321 and Main Avenue.
The teen driver bailed and was arrested shortly after that, police said.
Dallas police are handling the kidnapping and stolen vehicle charges. A firearm was also recovered, according to police.
GPD is in filing charges related to the chase and traffic violations.
A Gastonia police cruiser was involved in a wreck during the pursuit.
No further information has been released.
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