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South Carolina Father Arrested After Leaving Daughter in Pokémon Card Line
Police say John-Michael Dooley left his 6-year-old daughter asleep outside a Target overnight in Charleston, South Carolina.
A crowd had gathered there to buy a newly released set of Pokémon trading cards.
Witnesses told police he gave the girl a blanket and pillow after 1 a.m., then left her in his place in line.
Officers responded at about 2:30 a.m.
after reports of an unattended child, and witnesses said Dooley had not returned for about an hour.
He later came back and told police he had gone home while leaving his daughter there to hold his spot.
He was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child.
Police said the girl was unharmed and placed in emergency protective custody.
John-Michael Dooley, 35, was arrested after allegedly leaving his 6-year-old daughter asleep outside a Target store in Charleston, South Carolina.
Police said he left her to hold his place in line for a newly released Pokémon card set.
Officers arrived around 2:30am after receiving reports of an unattended child.
Dooley was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child, and police said the girl was unharmed.
- Who
- John-Michael Dooley, 35, and his 6-year-old daughter.
- What
- Dooley was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after allegedly leaving his daughter asleep in line for Pokémon cards.
- When
- On a Friday night into early morning; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Outside a Target store in Charleston's West Ashley district, South Carolina.
- Why
- He allegedly left his daughter there to hold his place in line for a newly released Pokémon card set.
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Witnesses said Dooley gave his daughter a blanket and pillow and left her asleep in his place in line.
Police arrived at the Target after receiving reports of an unattended child.
Dooley returned and was arrested.
- Suspect
- John-Michael Dooley, 35
- Child
- 6-year-old daughter
- Location
- Target store in Charleston's West Ashley district
- Police arrival
- Around 2:30am
- Charge
- Unlawful conduct toward a child
- Child's condition
- Police said she was unharmed