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Mother arrested after 4-year-old found alone in hot vehicle while shopping at Costco
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Michael Horton , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Deputies from Harris County Precinct 4 responded to the scene, which was located on the Northwest Freeway.
A mother was taken into custody after her young child was found alone in a vehicle. The incident occurred in northwest Harris County, where the child was left unattended in a parked car. The child, a 4-year-old girl, was discovered while her mother was shopping at a Costco.
Deputies from Harris County Precinct 4 responded to the scene, which was located on the Northwest Freeway. Further details about the incident are available from Harris County Precinct 4. The case is being handled by local authorities, who responded to the Costco on Sunday.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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