** 3-year-old in stolen car found safe in Snohomish County

A distressing situation unfolded in Bothell when a 3-year-old girl was reported missing after her mother’s car was stolen with her still inside. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday, shortly after the family returned from a friend's house. The mother briefly left the child in the backseat while taking another child inside, only to hear screeching tires as the car was stolen. Fortunately, swift police action led to the safe recovery of the child in Snohomish County, allowing officials to cancel the Amber Alert. Bothell police emphasized the mother's cautious actions despite being caught off guard.

This incident underscores the importance of community vigilance and effective law enforcement response. Further details about the suspect or circumstances of the theft are still pending, but the child's safe return is a relief for the family and the community.