Authorities have arrested and charged a man they say stole a vehicle yesterday from the parking lot of an Akron gas station with a child inside.
The incident happened at an East Market Street Circle K at around 8:30 a.m.
Police say the suspect, 21-year-old Ja Den White, stopped and removed the 2-year-old boy from the vehicle while being pursued by police.
The child was recovered safely.
White was later arrested on charges including kidnapping and felonious assault on a peace officer.