Young children left unsupervised with minor babysitter, Clinton IA


Two young children, ages 1 and 3, were left in the care of a 12-year-old who often misses school to babysit them. Their grandmother, the legal guardian, was at work and not home. Neighbors reported hearing the children screaming and yelling inside the house.
Audio|Source: Clinton City Fire and Police
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Transcript:
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I have a caller question about a couple of children, ages 1 and 3 being babysat by a 12 year old that's constantly missing school to watch the kids.
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Grandmother is at work and is not at home.
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They keep hearing the children screaming and yelling inside the house.
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Location mentioned:
S 14th St, Clinton, IA 52732
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