Child locked inside Target overnight, found in morning by employee, police say

Police say an employee found the 12-year-old boy when opening the store early Monday morning.
Police say an employee found the 12-year-old boy when opening the store early Monday morning.(WSYX via CNN Newsource)
Published: Mar. 11, 2024 at 3:06 PM CDT
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) - A child spent the night locked inside a Target store in Columbus, Ohio.

Police say an employee found the 12-year-old boy when opening the store early Monday morning.

It’s unknown how long the child was inside the store.

Police say the child’s parents filed a missing person’s report for the boy on Sunday, and authorities said the parents are happy he is safe.

They were reunited Monday.

Police say no charges will be filed.