Middletown police gave an update after a 4-year-old boy was found safe following an AMBER Alert Tuesday.
Middletown police said an uncle who lives in New Britain was watching the child and left Muhammed in the care of a family friend, identified as 39-year-old Stephanie Michelle Fonda, when he left for work Monday night. According to police, Fonda took the child and the relative s car, a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, without permission. Investigators believe 38-year-old David Fonda, her husband, was also involved.
Police found the child, both suspects and the car at the 5th Avenue Motel in Wethersfield.
Both Stephanie and David Fonda are in police custody and charges are expected out of New Britain, Middletown police said.