MORTON, Pa. — Police are searching for a suburban Philadelphia man who allegedly left his 2-year-old daughter behind when fleeing a store where he was caught shoplifting.

Police in Morton, Delaware County, said 39-year-old Andrew Surplus tried to steal five leather coats costing more than $2,000 from a department store on Saturday.

Investigators said a security guard stopped Surplus as he was leaving the store, then flagged down a police officer. Police said Surplus fled on foot, leaving the girl and her stroller behind.

The girl was handed over to county youth workers. Her mother said the girl was returned to her three days later after a judge granted her full custody.

A warrant was issued for Surplus on charges including retail theft and child endangerment.