South Carolina father arrested after leaving daughter in Pokémon card line
Police say the 35-year-old man left his 6-year-old alone while waiting to buy trading cards.
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What happened
A 35-year-old South Carolina father was arrested after police said he left his sleeping 6-year-old daughter in a line outside a Target store. The man reportedly left her there to hold his place in line for a Pokémon card release. He admitted to authorities that he did so to avoid missing the chance to buy the cards.
Why it matters
The arrest follows police allegations that a young child was left alone in a public place. The reports give no further consequences.
Timeline
- Nov 7, 11:59 AM ET: Police said the 35-year-old father admitted he left his daughter in line to avoid missing the chance to buy the cards.
- Nov 7, 8:27 PM ET: Police said the father was arrested after allegedly leaving his 6-year-old daughter alone outside a Target to hold his place in line.
Coverage
- Dad left 6-year-old at Target to hold place in line for Pokémon cards, police say (USA Today)
- South Carolina man arrested after leaving sleeping 6-year-old daughter in line for Pokémon card release, police say (NBC News)
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