What are you talking about? >> Who do you think? The kids. >> The kids. Okay. >> Who are you talking to? I don't understand. You already lied to me earlier. What happened? >> I would I to go to work and say you going to come pick me up. >> That's not what you told me before. >> Yeah. >> Body cam footage from Florida shows a disturbing scene. Two toddlers found wandering alone in a parking garage. Officers quickly discover the children had been left in the care of an 11year-old while their parents were away. [Music] Yeah. Who are you? Can you answer my question? Huh? Can you please answer my question? [Music] Hello. Yeah. No, it's mom. >> Cool. >> Can you put the children over there? They're not touching the children. >> Oh, you are you not the real mom? Who's real mom? >> She passed away. She was deceived. >> Okay. So, can I talk to you like have a conversation? >> Yeah. >> No, I'm going talk to you. You're here. I'm just done. >> Okay. All right. Oh, you want to talk to me? Okay. >> Yeah. >> What you want to talk about? >> Who you think? The kids. >> The kids. Okay. >> Who you talking to? I don't understand. >> The dad. That's their dad. >> Where's dad at? >> He He on his way back. >> All right. Well, >> where's he at? >> Hello. He on his way. He was 5 minutes away. >> Yeah. Where's dad? >> Huh? >> Where's dad, though? He just dropped me off. >> Listen. Listen. You beat around the bush. I'm not trying to be rude. I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but I'm really straightforward. Right. So, can you please answer my questions? Where's dad coming from? >> Oh, he just dropped me off home. I >> Where was dad prior to this? >> He was picking me up from work. >> Okay. Where were the kids? >> At home. >> With who? >> With um our other child. >> With who? >> With he at home. >> With who? >> Our other child. At home. >> Where's Who's the other child? >> Sorry. >> How old is it? >> So, let me get this straight. Let me get this straight. You guys left these two babies with an 11year-old. >> No, I was at work. I didn't see them. >> So, dad did? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Fantastic. >> You guys on his way? >> Yeah. >> Fantastic. >> What is the address you guys? >> Oh, yes. >> See if any uh child neglect or something along those lines. So, I got through the DCF. Um, this is step. >> So, basically the dad left children alone to go pick her up. >> Who's an 11year-old apartment by himself? >> I guess he wasn't really paying attention cuz it's an 11year-old. He's probably playing games on his phone. Does this happen all the time or >> No. >> Do you think the 11-year-old is capable of taking care of these two babies? >> No. Is that your baby dad? >> Yeah. >> Or step dad or whatever the case is. >> Sir, how you doing? >> What's going on? >> So, you need to talk to me real quick. >> Yes, sir. What's going on? I ran to her real quick. She was there. I didn't know she was leaving work and scream. You left him with uh 11. >> No, with with her. I didn't know she was going to work. >> So, your story is different. >> I apologize. >> Can I stand at this officer, please? >> What happened, bro? Oh, that that's exactly where it is. >> So, I need help. She was helping me. >> She just left. So, you left the kids in her career. >> And I was coming right back. >> Okay. Where were you going? >> I was going to the store and I was trying to get a part. >> Okay. >> And and then you my diapers and wipes. So, I was also trying to get everything. >> Has this ever happened before? >> No. No, sir. But what he does sometimes he will unlock the door >> and >> yeah things like that happen. I get that. >> All right. >> They're never left alone ever >> cuz their mom isn't here. They're all I have. So >> So you did the responsible things. You're telling you left your children in the care of your wife girlfriend. >> Yes. My girlfriend. >> Okay. And she left the crib. >> Yes, sir. >> And left your kids alone within 11 hours. That's what you're telling me? I I didn't know she had to be away. We didn't communicate that, sir. >> Yeah. I'm I'm investigating because you understand. I get a call for service. We come through and they're wandering around a parking garage and they can get hit by a [ __ ] car, bro. You know what I mean? >> Yes, sir. >> So, you know, good thing nothing happened, but So, I'm here trying to investigate. So, >> sir, do you have ID on you? >> Yes, sir. >> Um, let me get your ID. Would you like to fill out a statement for me on your side of the story? >> I guess if I had to. >> All right. Hold on, sir. >> I appreciate. >> So, you know, I'm conducting a criminal investigation. Not saying I'm charging you with anything, but since I'm conducting investigation, uh, you're not free to leave. So, you can sit down right here with your kids. Yes, sir. >> I appreciate it. >> Did you hear these guys? Yeah, they are 51. It's going to be a while though. >> That's my right. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> I'm ready as well. Okay. So, I just need to verbally let us know. You have these. You have the right information. You understand your understand? >> Yes, sir. >> Anything you say may be used against you in court. You understand sir? Yes, sir. >> You have the right to talk to lawyer before and during a question. You understand sir? Yes, sir. >> If you cannot afford a lawyer and want one, one will be provided for you before question without charge. You understand sir? Yes, sir. Has anyone done you promise you anything? Come talk to me. All right. All right, sir. So you left your children in the care of which is your girlfriend. Yes. And she lives with Yes. Okay. Um and where were you again? I went to the store and went hard. Okay. And then that's when she called and was like, "Hey, did you get like she's like, "Yeah, I understand." Okay. So, >> did you did you know um did did you tell her that she was going to be here with the kids? >> Yes. I said stay right back. >> Okay. >> She knew the kids was going to be there with you. >> Yes. Because when she told me she need to grab some of her words and come back, I'm expecting that to happen. Okay. >> So, yeah. I know my sister like she's um on she was like turn around. >> I got you. >> Um I got you single dad. Um, have have you left your kids alone through hell in the past? >> Always. They're always fine. They facetime. This is the first time this has ever been something like this. >> Yeah. >> Ever. I've never just leave my kids alone. Went through a situation. We got home and we lost her mom. So, they all did. Did Did she know that your kids were home though? Like you told her like >> Yes. Okay. She was telling me she needed back >> she was on the kids. I called my sister. She's husband. So I'm like now there I'm calling him. He's not answering. >> Okay. So, let me let me So, let me get the gist of everything right from there. So, you basically you basically went to the store, get car parts or whatnot. >> Um, you you left your children with an an adult. >> Yes. >> Who knew the children was there, >> right? >> This adult then left after assuming the responsibility of taking care of your kids. >> Yes. >> Okay. Um, and you guys been each other for how long? Four years. That's what she said. How much relationship? Yes. But as far as like knowing since I was like elementary to just watch a day and stuff at the moment because we're going through trying to get statements and Monday. So now we have this problem. No, it's open. >> Yes, sir. >> I already notified DCF. >> Um, doesn't mean they're going to take away your kids, >> but you understand. Uh, we were here with the kids for like almost an hour and we had we had a call, you know what I mean? Um, but I'm falling back so they don't have to. Okay. I am just like I spoke to the gentleman over there. I am conducting a criminal investigation. So, I have to ask you questions. I'm going to ask you questions. I got to read you your rights. You understand? All right. This does not mean you being arrested. It's not mean you going to jail. All right. It means I have to ask you questions. Do you understand? I need a verbal yes or no. >> Yes. >> Okay. You have the right to remain silent. Do you understand, ma'am? >> Yes. >> Anything you say may be used against you in court. Do you understand? >> Yeah. >> You have the right to talk to a lawyer before or direct a question. Do you understand? >> Yeah. If you cannot afford a lawyer or want one, you want to be provided for you before questioning without charges. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> Has anyone threatened you or promised you anything at all? >> No. >> Okay. Ma'am, you already lied to me earlier. What happened? >> I would I left to go to work and say you going to come pick me up. >> That's not what you told me for. >> Yeah. You told me that you was with him and he's going to pick you up. >> You can't pick me up. >> Keep it stacked for me. He He already kept it here. He keep it a thousand with me. >> I am. >> Are you? >> Yeah. >> So you tell me you going to leave the kids up there alone? >> Yeah, I did. >> So you did? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Why would you leave a oneyear-old or a 2-year-old alone? I had a lot to do. I had to worry. >> Yeah. You see how neglectful that is? >> They just You know where we found them? >> Yeah. >> In a parking garage wandering around. You understand? I'm probably don't worry about it. We're excited. Yeah. I should just call now. This has this ever happened before, you know? Okay. Um, why would you leave to work and leave a one and two-year-old by themselves? >> Yeah. Well, I didn't have two shot. >> I didn't think he was. >> But you knew that he left. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, you know, he left the apartment to handle his business and he left his kids in your care >> and you still left the apartment. Okay. Sorry. >> The woman was arrested and later sentenced to 2 years of probation for child neglect. Was that punishment enough or too lenient? Share your thoughts in the comments.