Key takeaways:
- Alicia Moore, 24, is facing arson and child neglect charges after her two children were left in a car that caught fire while she was allegedly shoplifting in a mall.
- The car caught fire and the two children were taken to a local hospital with burns.
- This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and supervision for children.
A Florida woman is facing arson and child neglect charges after her two children were left in a car that caught fire while she was allegedly shoplifting in a mall.
On May 26, Alicia Moore, 24, parked her car in a parking lot outside a Dillard’s department store at Oviedo Mall, according to an arrest report filed by the Oviedo Police Department. Security saw Moore and an unidentified man allegedly shoplifting inside the store, and the car was left with the two children inside for about an hour.
The car caught fire and the two children were taken to a local hospital with burns. One of the children had first-degree burns. Moore was arrested and is facing charges of aggravated child neglect and arson.
The Oviedo Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. No further information has been released at this time.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and supervision for children. Parents and guardians should always be aware of their children’s whereabouts and ensure that they are in a safe environment.
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