Child was not in SUV that was reported stolen, Brockton police say

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BROCKTON, Mass. -- Police in Brockton said a child has been found safely after it was initially reported that he was in a stolen SUV.

The reported SUV theft happened on North Montello Street around 5 p.m., but the child was found safe a short time later and police determined he had not been in the stolen vehicle.

Brockton police told Boston 25 News they're still working to understand what happen and learn how the confusion about the child being in the vehicle happened.

BROCKTON: Police just told us the 3y/o was not in the car during the car jacking. pic.twitter.com/lAuYZUWMxd
— Malini Basu (@WFXTMalini) February 1, 2018

BREAKING: Brockton Police investigating after car is stolen on North Montello St with child reportedly inside. Police looking for black Audi Q7 with West Virginia plates. #Boston25
— David Rothstein (@TheDRnews) February 1, 2018