Father, 2-Year-Old Daughter Found Unconscious In Lawrence Parking Lot
SELDEN, N.Y. (CBS 2) -- The father of a 2-year-old girl is fighting for his life after a disturbing find on Long Island on Monday. Fears of a dangerous toxin forced police to don Hazmat suits and surround their car.
Hazmat crews were not taking any chances and suited up to investigate a mysterious white powdery substance found in a car, where a man and his daughter were discovered unconscious in Lawrence. Police sources told CBS 2's Hazel Sanchez they suspect foul play.
1010 WINS' Terry Sheridan reports investigation is ongoing
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The car was parked in the parking lot behind Craig Weintraub's office on Central Avenue in Lawrence.
"Is there a bomb in the car? Those things cross your mind," Weintraub told Sanchez
Police said the 45-year-old father was seen driving the silver car into the private lot shortly after 9 a.m. Monday morning, but investigators said the man and child didn't get out.
Witnesses said a man who works nearby heard someone in the vehicle honking the horn and he discovered the unconscious pair and called 911.
"I don't know what to think. Maybe it's a whole big thing for nothing. It could just be people with a medical issue. There could be hundreds of different options," Weintraub said.
Police said the little girl is expected to make a full recovery, but her father is listed in critical condition.
