34-year-old Michael Jai Smith admitted to stealing a car with a baby inside but denied abducting the child, leaving the baby on the side of the road.

34-year-old Michael Jai Smith admitted to stealing a car with a baby inside in New Plymouth District Court, however, denied abducting the child. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing Smith driving away from the scene with the baby, before leaving the baby on the side of the road. Smith's defence argues that no abduction took place as the car was left unlocked with the engine running.

June 20, 2024
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