BOZEMAN — An Anaconda man remains behind bars after being seen in Gallatin County Justice Court on Thursday morning, accused of kidnapping after he reportedly stole a car with a child inside on Wednesday evening.

According to court documents, William Jesse Edward Stevens, 32, reportedly stole a vehicle with a 7-year-old girl inside as her father was ordering at a food truck nearby. Stevens had reportedly been released from prison on November 4, 2025.

The father told police that he and his daughter went to get tacos from a food truck on 7th Ave, where he parked the car, running, with the keys inside. The girl stayed in the car because it was cold outside. (The father and other witnesses were Spanish-speaking and translation services were contacted.)

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