Victoria Police stated the incident occurred at round 4 pm on Sunday when he was working and leaving his Volkswagen Tiguan unlocked on Nepean Hwy in Chelsea, within the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, whereas he was shopping for ice cream from a store 30-40 meters away.

When the thief realized he had stolen a toddler in addition to a automobile, he left the two-year-old by the roadside on Tub St, 350 meters away, the place the toddler was discovered crying and carrying solely a diaper.

The automobile was final seen driving “irregularly” within the southbound course of Frankston, and police additionally stated that they had CCTV footage of the automobile at McDonalds in South Oakleigh.

“You do not wish to take into consideration what might occur – that is why we take it so critically.”

Sergeant Lewis stated that the police wouldn’t wish to prosecute the daddy for leaving his youngster within the automobile, and advised reporters that the person regretted it.

“You have to safe your belongings, you have to safe your automobile,” he stated.

“Is it within the public curiosity to go after him? No, it is not.”

Sergeant Lewis stated that “the entire workplace” is dealing with the case.

After the ordeal, the boy’s father, Jake, begged the mother and father to not make the identical mistake he made.

“Even when your automobile is in sight, please do not make the error I did,” he advised 9 Information.

On Tuesday, police advised NCA Newswire that the investigation is ongoing.