SOLON, Ohio (WOIO) - Solon PD were called to the Aldi parking lot on Som Center Road after a report of a small child being left in a car.

When officers arrived they found a baby crying in the back seat of a black Mercedes, with the windows partially rolled down. No adult was present.

Officers then used a lock-out tool to unlock the door and get to the child. The child was helped by EMTs as officers tried to find the guardian.

Moments later, a man walked out of the store, who identified himself as the boy’s father. The father explained to officers that he left the boy in the car because he couldn’t find a quarter for a cart and thus couldn’t carry him as he shopped.

Officers cited the father for child endangering.

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