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Police charge man suspected of stealing car left running with baby girl inside

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Edmonton police have arrested a man accused of stealing a car with a baby girl inside.

Police say the child's parents left her inside the running vehicle on Monday night to go shopping.

Officers quickly found the car with the eight-month-old girl unharmed in the back seat.

James Bachnick, who is 23, faces charges of theft under $5,000, criminal flight, possession of stolen property and breach of conditions.

No charges have been laid against the parents.