Editorial: A Stark Reminder to Never Leave a Child Alone in a Car
An incident August 18, 2025 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA is a stark reminder to never leave a child alone in a car. A vehicle was stolen with the child inside, but luckily for the child, the thief stopped and let the child out of the car. Police tracked the vehicle using cell phone data and initially were in pursuit until it became unsafe due to the way the thief was driving. The vehicle was found in Lowell. The thief has not yet been caught.
On a similar subject: Leaving a child, elderly adult, or your pet dog or cat in a hot vehicle for even a few minutes can result in tragedy. Don’t do it. If you can’t take your child in with you, make arrangements ahead of time to have your child stay safely with a friend or relative. As far as your dog or cat, leave your dog or cat safely at home in air-conditioned comfort.