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Mom Notices Doorbell Footage From 4 A.M., Then Sees What Toddler Did

Mom Notices Doorbell Footage From 4 A.M., Then Sees What Toddler Did

Summary

A mother from Indiana discovered that her 3-year-old son left the house at 4 a.m. after unlocking the front door, despite it being locked. The child went outside looking for his parents who had been sleeping on the couch, and was found crying by his father.

Key Facts

  • The boy, Brooks, had just been moved from a crib to a big-boy bed.
  • Brooks usually comes to his parents' room at night for comfort.
  • On this night, his parents were on the couch because they were changing bed sheets.
  • The front door was locked but the alarm system was not turned on.
  • Brooks unlocked the door on his own and went outside to look for his parents.
  • His father found him crying and brought him back inside.
  • The parents have added a higher lock and an automatic alarm to improve child safety.
  • The mother shared security footage online to warn other parents about similar risks.
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