Toddler Rescued from Abandoned Car After Attempted Theft in Highland Park
Public Assistance Requested to Identify Abandoned Toddler in Highland Park
Los Angeles police are seeking the public’s help to identify a 2-year-old boy who was left in a vehicle following an attempted grand theft in Highland Park. The incident occurred Sunday morning, prompting officers to respond to the 300 block of North Avenue 52.
The boy and a dog were discovered by the victim of the attempted theft after a man attempted to steal the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene.
According to the initial report, both the child and the dog were left inside the vehicle. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has since taken custody of the boy and is actively working to identify him.
“Efforts to identify the child through all available means have been unsuccessful, and no custodial parent or family member has contacted the police to locate the child,” stated police authorities. Descriptions indicate the child is male, with a medium complexion and curly brown hair, wearing a light gray quarter-zip sweater.
Authorities noted that the toddler and the dog appeared to be familiar with one another. The dog is now under the care of Los Angeles County Animal Services.
Anyone who recognizes the child is encouraged to contact the LAPD’s Northeast Division at 323-561-3211 or the DCFS Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
