Terrifying Incident: Psychotic Patient Attempts to Steal Car with Baby Inside

An extraordinary incident occurred today (Monday) in Hadera when officers arrested a suspect who tried to steal a vehicle with a baby still inside.

Police received a report from Hillel Yaffe Hospital about a suspect found inside a car that had allegedly been stolen from the hospital grounds, with an infant in the back seat. The dramatic episode took a particularly alarming turn when the thief got into the vehicle while the baby was still inside, and the parents were unable to remove their child before he took control of the car.

Upon receiving the alert, officers from the Hadera station arrived at the scene and took the suspect into custody for questioning at the police station. Officers then returned the baby to the family safe and sound. Police will determine whether to extend the suspect's detention based on the needs and findings of the investigation, which remains ongoing.

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center released a statement saying: "This involves a patient, apparently in a psychotic state, who fled from the emergency room and entered a vehicle that had just arrived at the ER. Security personnel immediately engaged and responded promptly and professionally, stopped the man, and notified police. The baby was safely returned to the parents. Police are now examining all the details."