South Carolina father arrested after leaving daughter outside Target

Crime · First reported 7 Nov, 16:59 · Updated 17:22

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Police say John-Michael Dooley left his six-year-old daughter outside a Charleston Target while he went home during an overnight Pokémon card release line. The child was unharmed, and Dooley was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child.

Police say Dooley left his six-year-old daughter sleeping outside a Target in Charleston while he went home to keep his place in line for Pokémon cards.
Customers contacted police after he had been gone for about an hour; officers found the child alone around 2:30 a.m. Friday.
The child was unharmed and placed in emergency protective custody; Dooley was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child.

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Key facts

Location: Target in Charleston’s West Ashley neighborhood, South Carolina.
Child’s age: Six years old.
Police response: Around 2:30 a.m. Friday.
Charge: Unlawful conduct toward a child.
Child’s condition: Unharmed; placed in emergency protective custody.
Bond and court date: $40,000 bond; return to court scheduled for Dec. 12, according to the Post.