Oakland authorities find doll, not baby, in hot car amid rescue effort
Believing a baby was trapped inside a car in sweltering heat, Oakland authorities smashed through a window, only to find a doll that looked like a real infant.
Oakland police spotted what they believed was a child strapped to car seat inside an unoccupied vehicle at 22nd Street and M.L.K. Jr. Way.
Fearing the worst, emergency crews smashed the window and found the doll strapped into the car seat.
“Although this incident did not involve a baby or small child, it was unknown at the time,” Oakland Police Officer Johnna Watson said. “Fortunately, it was not a baby or small child. We encourage anyone who believes there is a dangerous situation, such as this incident, to contact emergency personnel so we can make that determination.”
It is unclear why the doll was strapped into the child seat.
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