Police in Buenos Aires rescued a 4-year-old boy who was left in a locked car by his parents on September 1.

Officers smashed one of the rear windows of the vehicle after hearing the cries of the boy trapped in the car.

Half an hour later the boy's parents showed up and try to justify themselves by saying they had gone through a procedure, according to reports.

Upon consulting with the Criminal, Misconduct and Misdemeanor Prosecutor's Office Number 24, under the charge of Dr Pagano Mata, "the parents were notified of the case and the minor was handed over to them," concluded the sources of the Buenos Aires government.