HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A mother was arrested and charged after a 4-year-old child was left alone in a hot vehicle at a Costco in northwest Harris County on Sunday, investigators said.

According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office, deputies responded to the Costco located in the 26900 block of Northwest Freeway for a call about a child left alone inside a vehicle.

When deputies arrived, they discovered that a 4-year-old child had been left in a hot vehicle that was turned off and not running, authorities said, adding that concerned citizens quickly acted and removed the child from the vehicle.