A man accused of stealing a car in Plantation with two children inside was captured with the help of surveillance video, according to police. Authorities said neither child was injured.

Investigators said video from a nearby McDonald's helped track down Travaughn Andre Gaines, 45, leading to his arrest.

Children left in running car

The incident happened Saturday, Sept. 20, when a mother left her 10-year-old and infant daughter alone in a running vehicle while she carried clothes into a dry cleaner, police said. A man then jumped into the vehicle and sped away.

According to surveillance video, the 10-year-old screamed and considered jumping from the car, with one arm and leg hanging out of the open rear door.

During the theft, police said the suspect asked the child where her mother's

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