South Carolina man accused of leaving sleeping daughter outside Target to wait for Pokémon cards

CHARELSTON, S.C. (WBTV) - A South Carolina man was charged after police said he left his sleeping daughter in his place outside a Target for Pokémon cards.

Around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, Charleston police said 35-year-old John-Michael Dooley allegedly left his 6-year-old daughter asleep outside the West Ashley Target store. Dooley was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child.

WBTV’s sister-station in Charleston, WCSC, reported Dooley allegedly gave his daughter a pillow and blanket before leaving her asleep in line. Customers had gathered outside overnight for the release of a new Pokémon trading card set.

Officials said after about an hour customers had called police. When Dooley returned to the store, witnesses identified him, and he was arrested.

Charleston police said Dooley told officers he had gone home and left his daughter at the store to maintain his place in line.

The girl was unharmed and placed in emergency protective custody with the South Carolina Department of Social Services.

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