Crime & Safety

Woman Charged After Child Found Alone In Car At Goodwill In Glastonbury

Someone alerted police to the matter, according to an arrest report.

A 39-year-old Colchester woman is facing a criminal charge after a child was left unattended in a commercial parking lot on Saturday, Glastonbury police said.
A 39-year-old Colchester woman is facing a criminal charge after a child was left unattended in a commercial parking lot on Saturday, Glastonbury police said. (Tim Jensen/Patch)

GLASTONBURY, CT — A 39-year-old Colchester woman is facing a criminal charge after a child was left unattended in a commercial parking lot on Saturday, Glastonbury police said.

The incident took place at 10:46 a.m. at 2709 Main St. That is the listed address for a Goodwill store.

The woman was charged with leaving a child younger that 12 unattended in a public place, according to an arrest report.

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Someone alerted police to the matter, according to an arrest report.

Police did not divulge the exact age of the child.

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