Local resident saved 3-year-old girl from water-filled washing machine at Glen Rock Laundry and Dry Cleaners yesterday afternoon, said police chief Robinson.

The 3-year-old Jennifer Childs, of Rockland, was locked into the washing machine as it filled up with water. After hearing screams from Jennifer’s aunt, Paul Heckler, a shopper at Glenn Rock Shopping Center, rushed in to see what was going on. Seeing the girl in the machine he rushed to his truck to get a hammer and returned to smash the glass saving her from drowning.

Jennifer was admitted to the hospital and is listed in good condition.