Halifax police forced to break into vehicle after baby left unattended

The parents of a six-month-old baby are being interviewed by Halifax Regional Police after allegedly leaving the child locked in the backseat of a minivan.

Officers responded to the corner of College and Summer streets in Halifax at 3:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a minivan unattended with an infant in a child seat in the back.

Officers did a quick check but could not locate any adults in the immediate area.

Police say the child was covered in sweat and was crying, so they broke a window to remove the baby.

EHS attended and paramedics checked the child, who was upset but otherwise OK.

Department of Community Services was contacted and also attended the scene.

Police have since located the parents, who are being questioned.

Both police and Community Services are investigating.