A man will face court after allegedly leaving a 13-month-old child in a car without air conditioning on a 28 degree day.
Emergency services were called at about 12pm on Sunday, March 10, to investigate the unattended child in a Peugeot 4WD in the carpark at Toukley Aquatic Centre in Heador St.
A 13-month-old boy was allegedly located by a member of the public in the unlocked car, still strapped in a child seat.
When officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District arrived, they saw the front passenger window of the car was left slightly ajar, with all doors closed and the engine turned off, with no air conditioning in the prevailing 28 degree celsius conditions.
The child was assessed at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and was red and sweating, but was otherwise not injured during the incident.
About 15 minutes later, the child’s father returned to the vehicle after being contacted by police.
Police will allege the child was left unattended in the vehicle for 40 minutes while the man was inside the swimming complex.
A 40-year-old man has been issued with a future court attendance notice for the offence of leave child unsupervised in motor vehicle causing emotional distress, and is expected to appear at Wyong Local Court in April.
Family and Community Services (FACS) were also notified of the incident.
The incident has prompted police to remind members of the public that it is unsafe in any circumstances to leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au