Tuesday, January 8 2013 8:32 PM EST2013-01-09 01:32:36 GMT
A baby is home safe after a thief drove off with the SUV she was inside, then abandoned the vehicle. Her father said he left her alone while he ran into a gas station. Now he could be charged with a misdemeanor.
A baby is home safe after a thief drove off with the SUV she was inside, then abandoned the vehicle. Her father said he left her alone while he ran into a gas station. Now he could be charged with a misdemeanor.
By Maurielle Lue Fox 2 News
WARREN, Mich. (WJBK) -- A father says he left his three-month-old baby in his running vehicle while he ran into a Warren gas station to pay. In just seconds, his car was stolen with the baby inside. Now new video proves he was targeted by the men in a 1994 Buick LeSabre.
The video shows the car circling the gas station driving past pump after pump just waiting for someone to walk away from their running car. That's when Jesse Greer showed up.
"The passenger of that other car gets out, takes a couple steps towards the station. I think he's looking to make sure dad's in. He immediately jumps in that GMC and takes off on Nine Mile and you literally see dad running out giving chase almost on the bumper of the car," said Warren Police Commissioner Jere Green.
The car was found in just a few minutes. Baby Aubrey was safe inside. Police say she never woke up.
Greer was lucky. He told Fox 2 he learned from his mistake.
"I'm very sorry. I thanked God all night long for her. I stayed up all night long watching my kid sleep because I didn't want to shut my eyes and lose her."
It may seem like common sense, but leaving a child alone in a car, even for a minute, is against the law. Greer was facing a misdemeanor. Warren Police planned to file charges. Some wanted to see the new father punished, but after looking at the surveillance video, Greene decided no charge would teach Greer a lesson more frightening than the one he had already learned.
"Let's say he gets charged with court costs, $200. What is that going to do? People can say whatever they want. People can be judgmental. People can be mean spirited about what the intent is, but it does absolutely nothing," Green said. "That's my decision and I'm standing by it."
Warren Police are now focusing on the real criminals, the men inside a green 1994 LeSabre. Police say it has three fancy rims and one smaller hubcap on the rear passenger side.
I spoke with Greer by phone. He told me he is happy Warren Police decided not to file charges. He said it was a new father mistake and he definitely learned his lesson.
Tuesday, March 12 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-03-12 20:33:13 GMT
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:12:58 GMT
There was a last ditch effort Wednesday to save Oakman Elementary and Orthopedic School, a Detroit public school that services a high number of disabled and special needs children.
There was a last ditch effort Wednesday to save Oakman Elementary and Orthopedic School, a Detroit public school that services a high number of disabled and special needs children.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:12:48 GMT
Makayla Lance is only 17 years old and facing death. Tuesday she was shot in the face allegedly by her 18-year-old boyfriend. When police responded to the scene, he was trying to save her life.
Makayla Lance is only 17 years old and facing death. Tuesday she was shot in the face allegedly by her 18-year-old boyfriend. When police responded to the scene, he was trying to save her life.
Thursday, May 9 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:54:33 GMT
We've all had one of those days. You have a million things on your mind and are moving way too fast. In Southfield, one woman's absent minded moment put her in a tight spot.
We've all had one of those days. You have a million things on your mind and are moving way too fast. In Southfield, one woman's absent minded moment put her in a tight spot.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:01:16 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:55:04 GMT
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said Don Graunstadt.
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said the CEO of North American Operations for the electric car company.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:19:58 GMT
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:43:34 GMT
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Crystal Valentine (left) and Jesse T. Greer (right)
