King of Prussia Baby Kidnapper Convicted

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA -- A woman accused of kidnapping a baby at the King of Prussia Mall last year has been convicted.

Cheri Amoore, 33, of Tredyffrin, was convicted on counts of kidnapping and child concealment, according to court documents.

The incident occurred on March 31, 2016, at the mall's food court after Amoore had befriended the woman who was the mother of a 7-week-old infant boy, authorities said.

Amoore had initially claimed that her own baby had passed away recently, and that she just "wanted my baby," according to a criminal complaint.

Police said that Amoore had never been pregnant.

The baby was located around five hours after it disappeared in Amoore's home.

Amoore's defense team plotted an insanity defense but did not contest the facts of the case. 6ABC reports that the prosecution will seek jail time.

Sentencing is forthcoming.

Image via Montgomery County District Attorney's Office