Overview

• On Tuesday, a woman discovered a baby alone in a parked car with open windows in Bad Aibling, southwest of Munich.
• Concerned for the infant’s safety, the passerby removed the child from the shaded vehicle and alerted local police.
• Responding officers informed the returning mother about the hazards and legal risks of leaving a child unattended in a vehicle.
• The mother’s refusal to acknowledge those warnings led police to notify the youth welfare office.
• The incident adds to a series of recent cases across Germany that have triggered investigations and legal actions over children left unattended in cars.