The mom of a small child left behind at Khorixas shopping center last week showed up to get her kid after seeing news stories about it on Monday. Police official Vehangaiza Hindjou said officers found the woman in Outjo when she came forward on her own. She told police she had left the toddler with the child's father at his job site, expecting him to care for their little one. The father apparently did not stay with the child as she thought he would. Her actions led to community concern about an abandoned toddler.
The little one remained safe during this time thanks to good Samaritans who noticed the unattended child in the busy shopping area. Local shoppers alerted security guards, who called police to help the youngster. Officers took the child into protective custody until they could locate family members. The news reports helped resolve what might have become a much worse situation for everyone involved. Community members expressed relief upon learning the family had been reunited after the misunderstanding.
The little one remained safe during this time thanks to good Samaritans who noticed the unattended child in the busy shopping area. Local shoppers alerted security guards, who called police to help the youngster. Officers took the child into protective custody until they could locate family members. The news reports helped resolve what might have become a much worse situation for everyone involved. Community members expressed relief upon learning the family had been reunited after the misunderstanding.
