Amazon delivery driver, Juan Carlos Flores is being hailed a hero after he rescued a baby that was abandoned on the side of the road in Houston. The baby was abandoned after an apparent carjacking.  Home surveillance captured a video of a man leaving a newborn carrier on the side of the road.   The baby had been abandoned for 22 minutes.  Around the same time, police responded to a stolen car and kidnapping

In a story reported by ABC13 in Houston, Amazon driver Juan Carlos Flores said he spotted the baby and felt something wasn't right.  "When I saw that baby, I wanted to cry," said Flores.  Six other vehicles drove by before Flores stopped his Amazon truck and rescued the baby.

When Flores found the baby, he immediately notified a nearby homeowner. The homeowner cared for the baby until police arrived. Police were on the scene within three minutes.   Shortly after, more police officers showed up on the scene and reunited the infant with the mother.

Thanks to God, a happy ending to this story.  At this time, police are still searching for the subject.

The below video from ABC News shows footage of the carjacker leaving the baby on the side of the road and the dispatcher recording.  Juan Carlos Flores also shares his thoughts about the events of this day.

 

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