HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Three people have been charged after a 6-year-old boy was locked inside a clothes dryer while the machine was on, according to Trooper Mark Herman’s Office.

Investigators said the incident happened Monday at Hi Tek Washateria on Kuykendahl Road near the Northern Freeway.

Percentage. 4 said the child was visibly shaking and crying after he was found by deputies.

Haven Duncan, Life Ford and Jaqory Gill are accused of being behind the ordeal.

Investigators said they watched the 6-year-old boy and said he was upset about the loss of a bag of chips.

According to deputies, as punishment, Duncan allegedly locked the child inside the dryer, while Ford and Gill did not allow the child to leave until they found the missing chips.

A judge said surveillance video showed one of the suspects helping Duncan hold the door closed while a third put money into the machine and let it run for a minute.

About five minutes later, bystanders called authorities and the child was checked by emergency services and handed over to a guardian.

Deputies said when they arrived, Gill allegedly ran away and Ford tried to thwart the pursuit by stepping in front of a deputy and pushing him.

All three suspects were arrested and transported to the Harris County Jail.

Duncan was charged with child endangerment, Gill was charged with fleeing on foot, and Ford was charged with interfering with the duties of a public officer.