A 47-year-old man was arrested in Itatiba, São Paulo, on suspicion of abandoning his 7-year-old daughter by locking her alone in an apartment. The incident occurred on a Sunday evening, prompting an emergency call from a neighbor who reported that the girl was screaming for help from the building's balcony. Upon receiving this alarming call, the girl’s mother rushed to the scene and called the police to intervene.

When the police arrive, they attempted to contact the father, but he was unresponsive. They had to forcibly enter the apartment to rescue the child, who fortunately was unharmed. The situation raises serious concerns not only about child safety and parental responsibilities, but also about the mental state of the father, who has visitation rights on weekends following a divorce. After the police secured the girl, the father returned home and was taken into custody for his actions.

The man was arrested on charges of abandonment of a minor and without the need for handcuffs, demonstrating the police's assessment of the situation. He was subsequently taken to a triage center in Campo Limpo Paulista. This troubling case has sparked conversations about child welfare and the responsibilities of divorced parents in ensuring their children's safety during visitation periods.