Child found near Recess Coffee in Syracuse as police search for parent or guardian
SYRACUSE, NY – A young child was found alone Thursday morning in the Westcott neighborhood of Syracuse, prompting an urgent effort by police to locate the child’s parent or guardian.
The child was discovered around 8:20 a.m. near Recess Coffee, a popular café in the area. According to the Syracuse Police Department, the child is approximately 4 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 65 pounds.
Officers have not released the child’s name or any additional identifying information but are asking for the public’s help in identifying the child or connecting them with their parent or legal guardian.
As of Thursday afternoon, the child remains in the care of authorities while the search continues.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the Syracuse Police Department directly at (315) 442-5200.
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Key Points
- Syracuse police are trying to locate the parent or guardian of a child found near Recess Coffee Thursday morning.
- The child is described as approximately 4’3″ and 65 pounds.
- The child was found alone around 8:20 a.m. in the Westcott area and is currently safe with authorities.