Car gets towed with baby inside while mom was drinking at bar; according to police

HOUSTON - Houston police say that Brandy R. Brown left her 3-year-old baby in her car to have a drink at the bar. While she was away, the car was towed with the baby inside. 

Police say it happened around 12:20 a.m. Monday on the 2400 block of Wheeler. 

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They say the tow truck driver came to tow away an illegally parked Acura. The District Attorney's Office explained that often times, tow truck drivers will tow the car down the road before fully securing the vehicle to avoid confrontation and that's what happened here. 

They say the driver went down the road, then, while working to secure the vehicle, noticed a toddler in the car and called authorities. 

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Brown is charged with endangering a child and records show she has several prior criminal charges, including driving while intoxicated. 

Brandy Brown

Police say paramedics checked the toddler who they determined to be in good health and the child is now with a family member. 

Police say they have contacted CPS about the incident.