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.