Father Allegedly Left 2 Young Children In Hot Car While He Was At Work

BREINIGSVILLE, Pa. (CBS) – Police say a father allegedly left his young children inside of a vehicle while he was working.

Authorities say officers were dispatched to the Home Depot Distribution Center on the 8500 block of Willard Drive Monday afternoon.

Officials say an employee heard noises and discovered the two small children, ages four and six, inside of a parked sedan in the parking lot.

Police say the windows were down, but the temperature outside was 92 degrees.

Authorities say children's father was inside the facility working.

Police say Home Depot employees brought the children inside and gave them food and drinks.

Officials evaluated the children on the scene and say they were in good spirits, but they were taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital for further evaluation.

"Investigators are currently working to determine how long the children were left in the vehicle before determining if criminal charges are warranted," says Lieutenant Peter Nickischer of the Upper Macungie Township Police Department.