Woman arrested after 6-year-old wanders into South Carolina Walmart at 4 a.m., police say
By Stephanie Moore
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GEORGETOWN, South Carolina (WYFF) — A woman has been arrested after a 6-year-old wandered into a Walmart store in South Carolina in the middle of the night, according to police.
Pamela Armstrong, 47, of Georgetown, South Carolina, was charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk of harm.
On Nov. 6, at approximately 4 a.m., police say a 6-year-old wandered into the Walmart on N. Fraser Street.
Officers responded and made sure the child was safe.
The incident was referred to the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) for an investigation.
The criminal investigation by the Georgetown Police Department resulted in the child being placed into Emergency Protective Custody.
Armstrong was charged and taken to the Georgetown County Detention Center.
According to jail records, Armstrong was released on a $10,000 bond.
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