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Worcester Man Arrested After Child Found Locked in Car at Northborough Walmart

Investigators are continuing a probe into how long the child was inside the vehicle.

Overview

  • Northborough police and firefighters answered a 911 call and rescued a small child from a locked car in the Walmart parking lot on Otis Street after 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 11.
  • The child was found in good condition, received on-scene emergency care, and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
  • Police identified and arrested 40-year-old Worcester resident Luis Fernando López Veloez, who now faces a charge of recklessly endangering the welfare of a minor and is expected to appear in Westborough District Court.
  • Authorities have not released how long the child was inside the vehicle, whether the engine was running, or the child’s age and custody status as the investigation continues.
  • Coverage highlights high daytime temperatures near 32°C (over 90°F), credits the 911 caller and rapid emergency response with preventing harm, and notes investigators will work through charging and court processing next.