Halifax police said they had to smash a minivan window on Sunday afternoon in Halifax to get at baby in a carseat who was left unattended.

Police said around 3:30 p.m. they were called to the area of College Street and Summer Street.

Officers said they saw the baby locked inside, crying and covered in perspiration.

Police said in a release the child was in "distress" and after seeing no adults in the immediate area, officers broke a window to get the child out.

Paramedics arrived and checked out the infant. The Department of Community Services was also called and sent officials to the scene.