Overview

• An 8-year-old girl, Charley, and her 2-year-old sister, Autumn, were in their father's SUV when it was stolen by carjackers at a Wisconsin car wash.
• Charley's quick thinking and refusal to leave her sister behind played a crucial role in keeping them safe until the police located them.
• The carjackers demanded the keys from the girls, but fled when they realized the girls didn't have them, abandoning the vehicle a mile away.
• Three suspects, aged 17, 20, and 21, have been arrested in connection with the carjacking and are facing multiple felony charges.
• The incident has raised concerns about the rising trend of carjackings across the United States, with a significant increase reported in recent years.