A Philadelphia man faces multiple charges after allegedly leaving his baby granddaughter in a Walmart during a shoplifting incident. Haamza Muhammad, 41, the infant's grandfather, was arraigned on various counts including retail theft, conspiracy, endangering the welfare of children, and recklessly endangering another person, as NBC Philadelphia reported.

The disturbing event took place back in January, when Muhammad, accompanied by another man named Alganon Muhammad and an unidentified white woman, were confronted by store security for suspected shoplifting at a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart. In the ensuing commotion, the three adults left the scene, inadvertently leaving the young child behind in a carrier, the baby was less than 2 months old at the time, according to Patch.

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office confirmed the charges, highlighting the gravity of the situation where a vulnerable infant was put at risk. The child, fortunately, did not suffer any injuries and was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital for a precautionary evaluation before being safely released to her mother, as 6abc reported.

Efforts to identify the third suspect, the white woman who was with Haamza and Alganon Muhammad at the time of the alleged crime, are still ongoing. The Philadelphia police have not yet released any further details on her identity, nor, on how the three are related besides the familial ties between Haamza Muhammad and the abandoned infant. This case has evoked concern from the community and prompted a wider discussion on child safety and the consequences of criminal behavior.