New video: Carjacking in drive-thru line at Taco Bell, kidnapping children in Summit County

New video: Carjacking in drive-thru line at Taco Bell, kidnapping children in Summit County

Sheriff's deputies say the suspect, identified as Mark Carlson, carjacked a vehicle in Akron, but ran out of gas on Arlington Road in Green. Carlson allegedly then went to the BP station on Arlington Road and attempted to steal another vehicle, but was unsuccessful. On Saturday morning, Carlson pleaded not guilty in Barberton Municipal Court, where a bond of $500,000 was set. Carlson was also ordered to have no contact with the victims. Investigators say Carlson then ran to the Taco Bell next door on Arlington and carjacked a vehicle in the drive-thru line. After a struggle with the female driver of the car, Carlson fled with the driver's three children, ages 6, 5 and 2, inside. "I saw the aftermath, the woman screaming hysterically that 'he has my child,'" said a man who works at VanDevere Auto Outlet, next door to the BP. "It's a wake up call, you're not safe anywhere, even getting gas." Carlson eventually crashed the stolen car into a building, let two of the children out, then kept going with the two-year-old in the back seat. He stopped at the Circle K at Massillon Road, and removed the child. A gas station employee told 3News that the child was crying out "mommy, mommy," and was helped by a good Samaritan. READ MORE: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/loc... At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   /      Twitter:   / wkyc     Instagram:   /      Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app