Dad arrested for allegedly ditching his 6-year-old to get his hands on Pokemon cards
Reported by The Independent ·
Police Called to Target
Witnesses said the girl’s father, Dooley, gave her a pillow and blanket sometime after 1 a.m. and left her asleep in line. Customers called police after about an hour passed without his return.
Father Faces Child Charge
Police said Dooley allegedly told investigators he had gone home, leaving his daughter behind to hold his place in line and avoid missing the chance to buy the new cards. He was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child and later released from custody, a Charleston Police spokesperson told ABC News.
Store Says It Will Cooperate
A Target spokesperson told ABC News the store was closed during the incident. The retailer said it would cooperate with police as they investigate.
Key points
- Police responded to a report of an unattended child at a West Ashley Target around 2:30 a.m. Friday.
- Witnesses said the girl was left asleep in line with a pillow and blanket.
- Investigators say Dooley admitted leaving to keep his place for Pokémon cards.
- Dooley was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child and released from custody.