Cops: Parents Left Young Kids Alone in Car

A Morris Plains couple left their young children alone in a car in the parking lot for more than a half-hour Monday, police said.

Dane and Narailin Bath have been charged with disorderly conduct in the incident, said.

Concerned pedestrians who noticed the children crying first alerted officers to the car Monday, according to police. Sgt. Michael Koroski and Ptl. Jeffrey Hochman found three children—ages 3 months, 2 years and 4 years—in the vehicle unattended, police said.

Police gained entry to the car, but found the children didn't need any medical attention, police said.

Police contacted the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services, which will further investigate the children’s living conditions, according to police. Both parents were charged and released pending a mandatory court appearance with the Morris Plains Municipal Court.

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