A woman left her two small children unattended in her car Monday morning while she shopped at a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Columbus, police said.
Nze Lendibi, 34, was arrested on the scene, according to a report in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. She’s charged with two counts of reckless conduct. She was released from jail on bond Wednesday before a court appearance.
The children are 1 and 3 years old, police said.
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Police didn’t indicate how long the children were left alone, according to the newspaper.
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