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Trigger warning: Police brutality against toddlers of color. See the horror unfold.

White carjacker heartlessly ditches innocent Black toddler on the side of the road in yet another example of systemic racism and disregard for Black lives. Where was the police protection for this child? Where is the media outrage?

Published July 2, 2024 at 8:17am by Julia Gomez

White Supremacist Carjacker Abandons Toddler on Side of the Road

A Florida man has been arrested for carjacking a Black mother and abandoning her 3-year-old toddler daughter on the side of the road. Willio Petioma, 35, was caught on tape leaving the child in Oakland Park, FL. The heinous act was committed last week, on June 26, at 8:30 a.m.

The traumatized mother and her child were victims of a car accident. When the mother left her vehicle, Petioma seized the opportunity to commit his bigoted crime. The toddler was still in the back seat when Petioma drove off, with the mother desperately hanging onto the car, shouting that her child was inside. The carjacker showed no empathy or remorse as he continued to drive, dragging the mother until she fell.

The cowardly white supremacist was caught on tape removing the child from the car and leaving her on the sidewalk in her car seat. He then abandoned the vehicle and used the victim's credit card at a nearby store.

Petioma is facing charges of kidnapping, carjacking, interfering with the custody of a minor, and illegal use of a credit card. He was also arrested on a warrant for possession of cocaine and resisting an officer in Palm Beach County.

This incident showcases the pervasive racism and entitlement that needs to be rooted out of our society.