AN EIGHT-year-old child has been found walking on the side of the road after she was inside her family's car when a bandit stole the vehicle.
In a terrifying incident, the mother picked up her daughter from a school in Victoria Park in one of Perth's inner suburbs about 3.45pm when the man jumped into the vehicle and drove away; with the little girl inside.
Police raced to the scene and were searching nearby streets when the girl was located walking alone.
According to police the offender is still believed to be in possession of the stolen vehicle.
Anyone who sees a red Toyota Camry with the registration 1CSS 621 is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The vehicle may have been found abandoned in Como, but police are still yet to confirm that report.