Pennsylvania kidnapping suspect of Maryland infant girl arrested, Amber Alert cancelled

A man who authorities say assaulted his girlfriend and then kidnapped the woman’s infant daughter is now in custody.  Following an Amber Alert issued on behalf of the baby, kidnapping suspect Keith Kyle, 35, of Meyersdale, Pennsylvania (Garrett County,) was apprehended in Pennsylvania and held as a fugitive from Maryland.  The baby was recovered unharmed.

An arrest warrant had been issued in Maryland charging Kyle with kidnapping, home invasion and assault.

Shortly after 10:00 a.m. on September 27, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a restaurant parking lot in Grantsville, Maryland, for the report of an assault.  Troopers learned from the suspect’s girlfriend that he had assaulted her and was leaving the parking lot in his car, with her nine-month-old daughter. WJLA identified the young kidnap victim as nine-month old Brady Sellers.

Troopers attempted to stop the car as it was speeding out of the parking lot, but the driver – who was later identified as Kyle – fled onto eastbound I-68 and, while committing numerous traffic violations, took exit 24 and headed into Pennsylvania. 

An Amber Alert was issued and Maryland State Police said they got a tip that the child was at a residence in Meyersdale. Pennsylvania State Police responded to the home and recovered the child unharmed.  ~ WJAC

Following the Alert, Pennsylvania State Police responded to that Meyersdale home and recovered the child unharmed.  Further investigation led Pennsylvania troopers to the home of Kyle’s parents, where he was located and arrested without further incident.

Maryland State Police investigators have initiated efforts to extradite Kyle back to Maryland.  The investigation is continuing.

(Cover photo, Keith Kyle mugshot, Image credit: Maryland State Police
(Source: Maryland State Police)

~  Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter