Police Rescue Child From 115° Car Outside Walmart | POLICE BODYCAM

Summary

Police responded to a Walmart after a bystander reported a child alone in a parked car on a hot afternoon. Officers said the vehicle was off and the child was drooling and showing signs of heat exhaustion. The video’s narration says the car’s interior had reached nearly 115°F.

Unable to open the car, officers broke a window and removed the child. They took her to an air-conditioned area and arranged for fire personnel to check her. A witness told officers they had noticed the child while going to lunch and helped provide information for the investigation.

The child’s mother returned from shopping with a cart of groceries and was taken into custody on suspicion of child endangerment. Walmart staff later reported that she entered the store at about 12:29; officers said she had been inside for at least about 22 minutes. Police arranged for the child to be picked up by a family member and discussed transferring the car keys and child seat. The child was described as somewhat dehydrated and exhausted but expected to recover. The narration says the mother faced child-neglect and child-endangerment charges.

Presenters and Contributors

• Narrator: Unidentified.
• Officer Holian: Identified as a Surprise Police Department officer.
• Jessica: The child’s mother, identified in the narration.
• Other contributors: Unnamed responding officers, a bystander witness, Walmart staff, and fire personnel.