Father Arrested for Leaving Child Outside Target Overnight for Pokémon Cards
A father in West Ashley, Charleston, South Carolina, was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after allegedly leaving his 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside a Target store overnight to hold his spot in line for a Pokémon card…
St. Louis, MO, November 7, 2026 — A father has been arrested in West Ashley, Charleston, South Carolina, facing charges of unlawful conduct toward a child. The incident reportedly occurred when the man allegedly left his 6-year-old daughter to sleep outside a local Target store overnight.
The alleged reason for leaving the child unattended was to secure a spot in line for a release event involving Pokémon cards. Authorities were alerted to the situation involving the young girl, who was found sleeping outside the store premises throughout the night.
The specific details regarding when the child was left, when she was discovered, and the exact timeline of events leading to the arrest were not immediately available. The charge of unlawful conduct toward a child is a serious offense, and the investigation is ongoing.
The father’s name has not been publicly released by authorities at this time. Further information is expected as the case proceeds through the legal system.
Story summarized from the original created by Live 5 Web Staff, Akim Powell on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
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