Two Juvenile Girls Charged After Vehicle Theft and Kidnapping of Infant in Eden
- BTW21
- Jul 1
- 2 min read
EDEN, N.C. June 28, 2025 (BTW21) — A shocking incident involving two juveniles resulted in the kidnapping of a 9-month-old infant and the theft of a vehicle outside the Draper Pool on Saturday afternoon, according to the Eden Police Department.
Officers were dispatched around 3:03 p.m. to the pool, located at 1722 Mill Avenue, after receiving reports of a large disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a fight had broken out among several juveniles.
Amid the chaos, two of the juveniles fled the scene and jumped into a nearby vehicle that had been left running.
Inside the car was a 9-month-old infant, secured in a car seat while the child’s parents stood just behind the vehicle.
The suspects drove off with the infant still inside, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement.
Eden Police quickly located the suspects on Maryland Avenue and recovered the stolen vehicle on Hopkins Court.
Fortunately, the infant was found unharmed and still secured in the car seat.
The two suspects — a 15-year-old female and a 12-year-old female — were taken into custody. Due to their ages, their identities have not been released.
Charges Filed
The 15-year-old was charged with:
First-Degree Kidnapping
Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
Assault Inflicting Serious Injury (2 counts)
Hit and Run (2 counts)
The 12-year-old was charged with:
First-Degree Kidnapping
Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
The older juvenile was transported to Juvenile Justice, while the 12-year-old was released into the custody of her parents.
Authorities say the investigation is still ongoing. Because the case involves minors — both victims and suspects — no additional details are being released at this time.
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