"Slaughter's 18-month-old son was found after a 911 caller reported an attempted car theft in the 300 block of North Avenue 52 around 10 a.m. Sunday, police said. The victim said the male suspect fled the area on foot and that the toddler and dog were left behind in the vehicle. The Department of Child and Family Services took temporary custody of the child, while the dog was collected by Los Angeles Animal Services."
"In California, it is illegal to leave a child 6 or younger alone in a car if there are conditions that pose a risk to the child's safety, if the vehicle is running or if the keys are in the ignition. A violation of this section of the penal code, known as Kaitlyn's Law, is typically enforced with a fine but can lead to more serious felony charges of child endangerment depending on the circumstances."
A 19-year-old Los Angeles resident was arrested and held in lieu of $100,000 after officers found her 18-month-old son and a dog abandoned in a vehicle during a reported attempted car theft in Highland Park. A male suspect reportedly fled on foot, leaving the toddler and dog behind. The Department of Child and Family Services took temporary custody of the child, and Los Angeles Animal Services collected the dog. Detectives, with community assistance, identified the toddler and his biological parents and charged the mother with an unspecified felony. The dog had no tag or microchip and appears unrelated to the mother; detectives continue seeking the owner. California's Kaitlyn's Law prohibits leaving young children alone in cars under dangerous conditions and can result in fines or felony child endangerment charges. The child will remain in Child and Family Services care.
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