Washington, DC, August 28, 2026 — Police in Prince George’s County are actively seeking the family of a young girl who was found alone in Capitol Heights. The circumstances surrounding her discovery and the identity of her guardians remain under investigation.

Authorities were alerted to the presence of the child in the Capitol Heights area. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that the girl was unaccompanied. Details regarding the exact location within Capitol Heights where the child was found, the time of day, or how long she had been alone were not immediately available.

Law enforcement officials are working to identify the girl and locate her parents or legal guardians. Efforts are underway to ensure the child’s safety and well-being while the search for her family continues. The Prince George’s County Police Department has not released the child’s age or any descriptive information to the public at this time, pending further investigation and efforts to reunite her with her family.

Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. Anyone with information that may assist in locating the girl’s family is encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. The specific contact number or division to be reached was not provided in the initial report.


Story summarized from the original created by Sam.Kosmas@fox.com (Sam Kosmas) on www.fox5dc.com, see more information here.

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