Mocobizscene- The Alexandria Police, in conjunction with Child Protective Services, are currently conducting a joint investigation following reports of a young girl being “abandoned” on South Van Dorn Street on Wednesday night.
Around 9:45 p.m., the police received reports from witnesses about a man abandoning a child in front of 8 South Van Dorn Street, according to APD. Upon arrival, officers discovered a little girl, estimated to be between 1 to 2 years old. She was dressed in warm clothing and seemed to be in good health. Surprisingly, nobody in the vicinity recognized the child or knew who she belonged to, as stated by the department.
Alexandria Child Protective Services received a notification and took custody of the young girl. In the meantime, the police urgently issued a public appeal just before midnight, urging anyone with information about the child or her parents to call 911.
According to a recent update from APD, the girl is currently under the care of Child Welfare Services and is reported to be doing well.
Detectives and social workers from APD are currently meeting with members of the family who have been identified as possible relatives of the child. These individuals are providing their assistance in the ongoing joint investigation.
According to APD, detectives have found potential video evidence of the vehicle used by the individual who abandoned the child. They are currently in the process of identifying the owner of the vehicle. Additionally, the department is collaborating with relevant agencies to investigate any cases of missing children that may be connected.
The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is encouraging anyone who has information about this incident to come forward. If you have any details, please call 703-746-4444. Rest assured, your tips will be kept anonymous, according to the department.
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