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UPDATED Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Aug 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
St. Petersburg woman accused in hot-car shoplifting
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A St. Petersburg woman was accused of shoplifting and leaving her children in a hot car outside a Target, authorities said. Investigators reported the heat index exceeded 100 degrees that day, raising concerns about the children’s safety.
WHO: A St. Petersburg woman (name not provided in the prompt); her children; authorities
WHAT: Accused of shoplifting while leaving children unattended in a hot car outside a Target
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 6:32 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Authorities said the heat index exceeded 100 degrees that day, creating a dangerous situation for the children left in the car.
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