A Texas mom was arrested last week after her 8-year-old son broke into neighbors' home and stole food, the Cameron County Sheriff's Office said.
Crystal Viera's malnourished son was caught by the homeowners on June 18, eating from their fridge. The boy said that he was hungry.
“As per the complainants, an unknown child went into their residence, opened the refrigerator, and started eating their food,” investigators said.
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“As the complainants made contact with the child, he was holding food in his hands and stated he was hungry.”
After she arrived home with her boyfriend, Viera admitted to leaving her child unattended.
She was charged with abandonment/endangerment of a child with imminent bodily injury.
