A Greenfields Primary School student who saved a toddler from a locked car has been honoured and thanked by police at a special school assembly on Friday morning.
Taj Agnew was walking with his mother when they were stopped by police and asked to help save a three-year-old trapped in a locked car.
The seven-year-old then used his small stature to squeeze through a rear, side window to retrieve the keys and unlock the car.
At the assembly officers Jamie Raper and Ross Lindquist told Taj’s peers about his bravery and courage during the tense situation.
While Taj was too shy to talk about his achievement, Sergeant Raper said he was impressed with the student’s calmness and ability to follow instructions under pressure.
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The incident occurred on January 29, when police were called out to a report of a child stuck in a locked car at a doctor’s surgery in Mandurah.
The toddler’s father had accidentally locked the child in the car after placing the three-year-old in a car seat.
After shutting the door the father suddenly realised he had left his keys on the seat.
Police said by that stage, the car’s automatic locking system had kicked in and the doors wouldn’t open.
After they arrived on the scene, police were struggling to gain access to the car.
As it was a hot day, police were trying to work quickly to retrieve the child.
Police wanted to smash the window however they were concerned flying glass might hurt the toddler.
That’s when Taj and his mother walked passed.
Taj was able to climb into the car and open the driver’s side door to let police in so they could check on the child.
Taj was all smiles at the assembly when he was presented with his certificate of appreciation.
Sergeant Raper thanked Mandurah Forum for donating a gift voucher to Taj after they heard about his brave actions.
