Couple Leaves Grandkids in Car While Gambling: Cops

Two grandparents are accused of leaving their grandchildren in a casino parking lot while they were inside gambling, Philadelphia Police said.

It happened Monday night at the Sugarhouse Casino in Fishtown, cops said.

Investigators say the couple gambled for a half hour inside the casino while their three grandchildren, ages two, six and 12 were left inside their car.

Police brought the couple in for questioning. No charges were filed against them at this time. The children were not harmed during the incident.


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