Texas parents charged after car, infant stolen while they gambled, police say

The couple left their 16-month-old in a running Chrysler in the parking lot of a Shell station north of Houston around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, the sheriff said in a statement.

The couple occasionally checked on the child while playing 8 Liner slot machines inside, officials said. The car was reported stolen around midnight. A park ranger discovered their 16-month-old at a playground by a park ranger. Authorities said the child was taken to a hospital and is in good condition.

Vincent Cannady, 19, and Jabari Davis, 18, took the couple's car and child. The men were arrested on suspicion of felony kidnapping and auto theft, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.NBC affiliate KPRC reportedIt wasn’t immediately clear if Cook, Blue, Cannady or Davis have lawyers. Jail records didn’t list any.

they lost more than they gambled for... dumb shit

Florida has to be involved somehow.

gamble at a gas station!

Sounds about right

I can't say what l want to ssy.

They would have had better luck buying sushi from that gas station…

What kind of gambling occurs at a gas station?!

glad the kid's ok

Someone tried to steal my car in Texas.

Here I am thinking the photos were of the thieves, not the parents. that poor kid.

Pretty standard American - Texas story now days lol . We’re doomed

🙀

Yikes. How irresponsible!

Who edited this copy?

Wow 😯 - but did they have a Gun?

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