Father Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Daughter at Target for Pokémon Card Line
A man in Charleston, South Carolina, is accused of leaving his 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside a Target store to hold his place in line for a Pokémon card release, leading to his arrest on child conduct charges.
Lafayette, IN, November 7, 2026 — In Charleston, South Carolina, a man faces charges after allegedly leaving his young daughter unattended outside a retail store. The incident occurred as the man reportedly sought to secure a place in line for a highly anticipated release of Pokémon cards at a local Target.
The 6-year-old child was found sleeping outdoors, allegedly left there by her father to maintain his position in the queue for the collectible cards. Authorities were alerted to the situation, which prompted an investigation by law enforcement.
Following the discovery and subsequent investigation, the man was arrested and charged with offenses related to child conduct. The specific details of the child conduct charges were not provided in the initial reports.
The event highlights the intense demand for certain collectible items and the lengths to which some individuals may go to obtain them. The incident raises questions about public safety and parental responsibility, particularly when minors are involved in crowded or competitive release events.
Further details regarding the father’s identity, the exact date of the incident, and the specific outcome of the child conduct charges were not immediately available. The Target store involved is located in Charleston, South Carolina.
Story summarized from the original created by Live 5 Web Staff, Akim Powell on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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