Baby Kidnapped From King Of Prussia Mall Found Safe

A 7-week-old baby boy who was kidnapped Thursday evening from the King of Prussia Mall has been found safe, police say. A woman is in custody but has not yet been identified.

The baby, identified as Ahsir Simmons, was found in "good health" and was reunited with his parents, Upper Merion Township Police said. The woman was located with the baby in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County.

The kidnapping was reported to Upper Merion Township Police at 5:45 p.m. and an Amber Alert was issued shortly after. Police reported the baby was found safe around 10:30 p.m.

According to Upper Merion Township Police, the family with the baby had met the suspect at the mall Thursday afternoon. She befriended them and began talking with them. They were all sitting at the food court together when the baby, who was in his stroller, began fussing. That's when the suspect asked if she could hold him.

The baby's mother said yes, and as she was distracted by a phone call, the suspect walked away with the infant, police said at a press conference Thursday night.

Police say the woman left with the baby through a doorway near the Bonefish Grill.

Police provided the following description of the alleged kidnapper: dark skin black female, approximately 25-30 years of age, height 5’2”, with a medium build and purple and black dread locks. She was wearing a long sleeve light color shirt, dark pants and black sneakers. She was carrying an orange purse.