Montgomery county police seek parents of non-verbal child found alone overnight in takoma park

Montgomery County Police Seek Parents of Non-Verbal Child Found Alone Overnight in Takoma Park

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June 29, 2026

Montgomery County police are asking for the public’s help to identify the parents or guardians of a non-verbal young boy who was found alone early Monday morning in Takoma Park.

Takoma Park, MD – Officers with the Montgomery County Police Department Third District are working to locate the parents or guardians of a male child believed to be between 6 and 9 years old after he was found alone in the early morning hours Monday.

The child was located at approximately 3:24 a.m. near the 7700 block of Blair Road in Takoma Park. Authorities said the boy is non-verbal and has not been able to identify himself or provide information about his family.

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Police release child’s photo

Investigators have released a photograph of the child in hopes that someone will recognize him and help reunite him with his family. Police described him as a male believed to be approximately 6 to 9 years old.

“Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Third District are attempting to locate the parents or guardians of a male child who is believed to be 6 to 9-years-old and who was found alone outside,” the department said in a statement.

Authorities are urging anyone who recognizes the child to contact police immediately.

Public asked to call non-emergency line

The department said anyone with information regarding the child’s identity or the whereabouts of his parents or guardians should call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.

Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding how the child came to be alone, and the investigation remains ongoing.


Key Points

  • Montgomery County police found a non-verbal boy believed to be 6 to 9 years old alone in Takoma Park.
  • The child was located around 3:24 a.m. Monday near the 7700 block of Blair Road.
  • Anyone who recognizes the child or knows his parents or guardians is asked to call Montgomery County Police at 301-279-8000.

Related: Montgomery County Police Department, Takoma Park, Blair Road, Found Child, Missing Child

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