Mom Facing Charges After Leaving Kids Locked In Car While Gambling At Detroit Casino

DETROIT (WWJ) - A Detroit woman accused of leaving her three-month-old daughter and two-year-old son in a locked car while gambling at MGM Casino is now facing charges.

According to police, the windows were slightly cracked and covered with blankets -- but someone in the parking garage saw the two young kids and notified security. The 27-year-old mom eventually arrived back at the car about two hours later.

The kids are now with their father.

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