Detroit-area woman, 20, arrested after children found in car near dumpster outside high school
Authorities did not say if suspect was related to children
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A 20-year-old woman has been arrested after an infant and toddler in car seats were found near a trash dumpster at a suburban high school north of Detroit.
The children — believed to be around 2 years old and 4 weeks old — were found alone Saturday afternoon outside Lamphere High School in Madison Heights, police said Thursday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A 20-year-old woman was arrested after two children were found abandoned in a car near a dumpster outside a suburban Detroit high school. (Fox News)
Driving school instructor John Belyea told WDIV-TV that he stopped at the high school for a quick break and heard what he believed were cats fighting. Belyea realized the sounds were from a child, searched the area and found the children, the television station reported.
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Authorities were called and the children were taken to an area hospital for evaluation. Their parents later were identified. Police also have notified child protective services.
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Police did not reveal if the arrested woman was related to the children.