Provincial police are urging parents and caretakers to be careful after officers say an infant was locked in a vehicle accidentally in Elgin County.
Police responded to a call for a child locked in a vehicle at a Service Center Road address in Dutton-Dunwich just before 8 pm on Aug. 13, Elgin OPP say.
A tow truck operator arrived to open the vehicle and reunite the infant with their family, police said, adding there were no injuries.
If a child is locked in a vehicle, provincial police say, the parent or caretaker should call 911 for immediate assistance, block the sunlight, remain calm and take note of the time.
Police thanked their towing partner for its assistance in the incident.
“The OPP is also encouraging all parents and caregivers to carry their vehicle keys on their person at all times in case the locks on the vehicle engage without notice, or their child accidentally locks the doors once they are placed inside.” Elgin OPP Inspector Mark Loucas said in a statement.