Syracuse, NY – Police are actively searching for the parent or guardian of a young child found alone Thursday morning in the city’s Westcott neighborhood, prompting a public appeal for assistance.
The child was discovered near Recess Coffee around 8:20 a.m. and is described as approximately 4 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing about 65 pounds, according to a social media alert issued by the Syracuse Police Department.
Officials have not released the child’s name or age but confirmed they are safe and in the custody of authorities while efforts to locate a responsible adult continue.
Anyone with information about the child or their parent or guardian is urged to call 911 or contact police directly at (315) 442-5200.
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Key Points
- A child was found alone Thursday morning in Syracuse’s Westcott neighborhood
- Police are seeking help identifying the child’s parent or guardian
- The child is safe and in police care while the search continues
Syracuse police launch urgent search after child found alone near popular café
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