child safety

Captain David Janes from Cheyenne PD explains the serious consequences of leaving kids and pets in hot cars – follow the law to keep loved ones safe.

Micheal Whipps and Jorge Sanchez, both 16, were reported missing on Wednesday.

Anyone with any information on Kijana is being asked to call Officer Ryan in reference to case 20-66643.

Experts say even leaving the windows in a car rolled down doesn't make it safe to leave children or pets in a parked car in very hot weather.

"It’s not going to be a very scary forecast this evening, but it will be cold! "

The department also announced a couple of free internet safety courses this fall

It only takes a few minutes for 80 degree outside temperatures to soar above 110 degrees in closed vehicles.

The girl who was hit by a vehicle near the intersection of 12th and Diamond streets did not suffer life-threatening injuries, but Police Chief Brian Kozak and Fire Rescue Chief Gregg Hoggatt say the incident should serve as a reminder

The sheriff said leaving kids in a parked car for even a few minutes can be fatal.

The sheriff is urging anyone who sees a child left in a parked vehicle to report it immediately.