It's something that should never be done and Mounties in Prince George are issuing a warning after a child was left in a hot car.
Cpl. Craig Douglass says this past weekend, police received a report of a child left alone in a vehicle while the parent went into a business.
People that saw the child were concerned and contacted RCMP.
Douglass says the officers believed the child went into distress and took lawful action to remove the child.
While the engine and air conditioner were on, Douglass says the toddler was fortunate to be in good health.
The parent of the child was located by police and warned about leaving the child alone in a car and the consequences that come with it.
The Ministry of Children and Family Development was also notified.
Prince George RCMP has had officers go to almost two dozen complaints, in May alone involving dogs.
"Just like unattended children, concerned citizens also report seeing distressed pets that have been left in vehicles while their human caregiver goes into a business for a period of time," Douglass says, "Leaving a dog in a hot vehicle for even a few minutes is not acceptable and appropriate charges could follow. The Prince George RCMP want to remind parents and pet owners to never leave their children or pets in a vehicle unattended. The results of such actions could be catastrophic and life-changing."
