Washington D.C. Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Toddler Found Alone
Police in Washington, DC are seeking public assistance to identify a boy, approximately three years old, who was discovered alone in the 1400 block of V Street SE on Tuesday morning.
Washington, DC, September 15, 2026 —
Authorities in Washington, D.C. are appealing to the public for help in identifying a young child found unattended. The Metropolitan Police Department released a statement indicating that officers responded to a report of a child found alone in the 1400 block of V Street SE on Tuesday morning.
The child is described as a boy, approximately three years of age. Details regarding the specific circumstances of his discovery, including the exact time on Tuesday morning, were not immediately provided. The area where the child was found is in Southeast Washington, D.C.
As of the latest information, the identity of the boy remains unknown, and police are actively working to locate his guardians or family members. No further information about the child’s condition or any potential identification clues has been released by the department.
The Metropolitan Police Department is urging anyone who may have information about the child or his family to come forward. Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the MPD at 202-727-9099 or submit a tip anonymously to the Department’s Text Tip Line by sending a text message to 50411.
The investigation is ongoing, and the department has not provided updates on the child’s current whereabouts or care status beyond what was initially reported.
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