Parent detained after two toddlers left unattended in hot vehicle

A Houston-area parent has been detained by Harris County Constable deputies after two young children were left in a hot car.

Authorities responded to a call at the 10600 block of Jones Road in northwest Harris County, saying that two children were alone in a hot vehicle. The caller reported that the windows were “barely rolled down,” and the children were “sweating.”

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After deputies arrived, the two children—ages 2 and 3—were safely removed from the sweltering vehicle. The parent has been detained while officials investigate the situation. EMS and fire officials were also called to the scene.

Constable Mark Herman reported the situation on Facebook:

This report is ongoing. We’ll provide updates as they come.