Around 2 a.m., store workers discovered the abandoned kids and called police.
Deputies responded and found the children, ages 2, 7 and 9, unharmed but crying. They were taken into state custody.
The couple was charged with shoplifting and may face child neglect charges.
A search of records showed Moultrie has previous arrests for driving without a license and possession of marijuana.
Hope managed to complicate matters further at her court date when she informed the judge that she is “probably pregnant” with a fourth child.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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