Woman Accused Of Leaving Child In Car To Shop In Farmington

FARMINGTON, CT — A 33-year-old Hartford woman is facing a criminal charge that accuses her of leaving a child alone in a car while shopping at local strip plaza.

The incident took place at just after 5:30 p.m. on April 17 at 1600 Southeast Road, according to an arrest report.

The woman is accused of shopping and leaving a child in a vehicle, according to an arrest report.

She was charged with leaving a child younger than 12 alone in a public place and is due in court on May 19, police said.

The strip plaza at 1600 Southeast Road is anchored anchored by Panera Bread, Michael's, Petco, Nordstrom Rack and Burlington.