Police Report Durham Juvenile Arrested For Abducting 6-Month-Old Baby With Knife

DURHAM, N.C. — A juvenile has been arrested for abducting a baby with a knife near an apartment complex Thursday morning (April 6), according to the Durham Police Department.

Shortly after 7:40 a.m., officers said they were called to the 2800 block of Courtney Creek Boulevard, an apartment complex off Highway 55 near East Cornwallis Road, in reference to a child abduction of a six-month-old baby.

When police arrived, investigators spoke to the baby’s mother who described the minor who took off with her baby. The mother said the minor was a female and she threatened her with a knife during the abduction.

Officers said they canvassed the area and found the baby in a nearby apartment. The baby is safe and back with her mother, officers confirmed to WNCN.

Police identified the suspect as a juvenile and took her into custody.

They said she has been transferred to headquarters for questioning. Authorities have not released any specifics about any possible charges she will face.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator J. Turner at 919-560-4440 ext 29342 or Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to felony arrests and callers never have to identify themselves.