A 29-year-old mother will have to pay a $100 fine for leaving her infant son locked in her car in the parking vicinity of a Montreal Mall. The incident occurred Thursday and news reports suggest that the mother might also face criminal charges.
Witnesses called 911 after they saw the baby crying inside the locked vehicle.
Police has reportedly determined that the 7-month-old baby was left locked in the car for 40 minutes.
Police had to break the car window to access the baby who was found crying and sweating.
The baby was transported to the hospital where he was examined and released.
The case has been referred to the Crown prosecutor who will weigh evidences in order to proceed with charges of criminal negligence.