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The tow truck driver reportedly did not realize the child was in the car when he repossessed it
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- A 2-year-old was found under a blanket in a repossessed car in Detroit after the tow truck driver noticed the child
- The toddler was unharmed during the incident and slept through the entire ride back to their mother
- Police confirmed no charges will be filed, and the tow truck driver was praised for following proper protocol
A mom has been reunited with her toddler after the child was found covered by a blanket inside a repossessed car.
The car was repossessed with the 2-year-old inside in the 2400 block of Fullerton Street in Detroit on Friday, March 27, according to MLive and NBC affiliate WDIV-TV.
Police confirmed in a statement shared with PEOPLE that officers responded to the location for a 911 call for service, adding, "A mother advised that her 2-year-old child was in a vehicle that was repossessed."
The tow truck driver, with Bulldog Recovery, told ABC affiliate WXYZ-TV he did not realize the toddler was in the car when he first looked because of how dark the windows were.
Eventually, the tow truck driver found the child under a blanket inside the vehicle.
The tow truck driver immediately turned around and brought the child back to their mother, according to WXYZ. Police confirmed to PEOPLE that the driver returned to the location with the vehicle and the child, who was "unharmed."
Jenny Liagre, former president of the Michigan Association of Repossession Agencies, spoke with the driver after they reunited the toddler and mother.
"[The tow truck driver] said he pulled over about four or five different times just to make sure the kid was okay,” Liagre told WXYZ.
Police said they will not seek charges, WDIV-TV and MLive reported.
Bulldog Recovery did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Meanwhile, Liagre said the tow truck driver “did his due diligence” and “followed protocol to a T” on the day of the incident.
"He is a seasoned vet. He knows what he’s doing. He did everything he was supposed to do," Liagre said.