Police: Man left 9-month-old inside car at Southpark Mall

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police found a 9-month-old inside a car in the parking deck at Southpark Mall Wednesday afternoon.

A witness called police saying the infant was inside the car for at least a half hour before a man returned to the car.

Police and emergency personnel responded to the scene and treated the baby, who was not injured.

Police issued Coyia Ward a citation for child neglect.

Read more trending stories on wsoctv.com:

• NC Marine filmed urinating on Taliban corpses found dead
• Rock Hill PD: Boy threw boiling water on another boy
• Sources: Health improving for 2 Americans with Ebola
• Fundraiser to be held for boy with brittle bone disease
• Sheriff's Office identifies Lake Norman drowning victim

WSOC