NewsNBC 6 South FloridaMay 29, 2026Miami-Dade County
Man charged with child neglect after leaving 5-year-old in hot car
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Coconut Creek after allegedly leaving his 5-year-old niece alone in a locked vehicle for nearly an hour. The child was discovered by a witness while outside temperatures reached 85 degrees.
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This incident highlights local law enforcement's enforcement of statutes and the public safety risks associated with leaving children unattended in vehicles during high-temperature conditions.
Key Facts
- Jean Adoux is facing child neglect charges.
- A 5-year-old girl was left alone in a locked car for approximately 50 minutes.
- The incident occurred outside a restaurant on West Hillsboro Boulevard in Coconut Creek.
- The outside temperature was 85 degrees at the time of the incident.
- The vehicle's engine was off and windows were rolled up while the child was inside.
- A witness contacted 911 after observing the child crying and banging on the windows.
- The suspect remained in custody as of Thursday night.