A Charleston father was arrested after police say he left his 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside Target overnight
According to Charleston police, 35-year-old John-Michael Dooley wanted her to hold his place in line for a new Pokémon card release.
Officers responded to the West Ashley store around 2:30 a.m. Friday after customers reported an unattended child outside.
Witnesses told officers John-Michael Dooley had been waiting in line with his daughter for a new Pokémon card release. Police say he gave her a pillow and blanket sometime after 1 a.m., then left the store.
About an hour later, customers called police when he had not returned.
When Dooley came back, witnesses identified him to officers. Police say he later admitted going home while leaving his daughter there to save his place in line.
The girl was unharmed and placed into emergency protective custody with the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
Dooley, of Johns Island, was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child and booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center. His bond was set at $40,000.
His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 18.
