NY Mother Accused of Leaving Children Home Alone to Commit Robbery

Child Found Wandering Alone

• 📍 A young boy, believed to be four or five years old, was found wandering alone at 5 AM in a Far Rockaway parking lot near a laundromat.
• 🏠 This child was one of four left unattended by their mother, with the oldest sibling being only 10 years old.

Mother's Alleged Actions

• 🚗 Police state the mother, identified as 30-year-old Lache Harris, traveled 8.5 miles to Brooklyn to commit a robbery while her children were left at an apartment on Beach 25th Street.
• 💥 In Brooklyn, Harris and another woman allegedly climbed a fire escape, broke into a home, pepper-sprayed a victim, attempted to use a stun gun, and punched her multiple times.
• 🛍️ The suspects reportedly stole a bag of clothing from the victim.

Charges and Child Welfare

• ⚖️ Lache Harris faces multiple charges, including endangering the welfare of a child (from Queens), and robbery, burglary, and assault (from Brooklyn).
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The four children have been placed with ACS (Administration for Children's Services) for their safety.
• 🗣️ Community members expressed disbelief and concern, emphasizing the importance of child safety and the availability of social services.