Baby kidnapped in Laplace found safe and sound

LAPLACE – Police are still searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman and kidnapped her baby on Tuesday.

The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office said a woman told officers she was driving through Laplace around 3 a.m. on May 28 when she was sexually assaulted and dragged from her vehicle. She said her attacker fled in the car. Her 8-month-old son, Phil Baker, was in the car.

The baby was recovered by police in New Orleans around 8 p.m. and is in good health. It is unclear where the child was found.

St. John Sheriff Mike Tregre said the victim was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

“She’s in pretty bad shape,” the sheriff said.

Officers tracked down a suspect on Tuesday evening, but he had an alibi and was acquitted. Police are still looking for the people who had the child.

Anyone with information about the case can call (504) 494-3840.