Crime & Safety

Child Found Alone, Crying

Police did not release much information about this case.

A man reported to police at 7:42 a.m. April 7 that as he was leaving for work, he heard a child crying. He found a toddler standing in his back yard without shoes or a jacket on.

Police did not release the location of the incident.

They said the child belonged to a couple who appeared to be intoxicated. The child was given to the grandmother, who also took custody of a 4-month-old in the home. Police notified the Department of Children and Family Services.

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