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Edgewater couple accused of leaving toddler in car while drinking at bar

EDGEWATER, Fla. — A mother and her boyfriend are facing charges of child neglect.

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They were arrested for leaving a 2-year-old in the car while they drank inside a bar.

The incident happened last week.

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Police released several videos Monday of their interactions with the couple.

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Somebody saw the child in the car and called Edgewater police.

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The mother and boyfriend ended up arguing in the back of the police car in handcuffs.

Investigators said Kristina Vitucci and Joshua Harris left the child in the unlocked car for two hours.

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