Los Angeles metropolis officers are asking for the general public’s assist figuring out a toddler who was left behind by a would-be automobile thief in Highland Park on Sunday morning.
Round 10 a.m., a person with a 2-year-old boy and a canine tried to steal a automobile within the 300 block of North Avenue 52 earlier than working off, leaving each the kid and the pet behind, police mentioned.
The sufferer reported that an unidentified man tried to steal his automobile however fled on foot. Officers searched the realm for the suspect however didn’t discover anybody. The thief deserted the boy contained in the automobile, officers mentioned, and the canine was discovered exterior.
Employees with the Division of Youngsters and Household Companies took custody of the kid, who has but to be recognized. The canine, which gave the impression to be aware of the kid, was positioned within the care of Los Angeles County Animal Companies.
Based on authorities, efforts to establish the kid have been unsuccessful, and no custodial father or mother or member of the family has contacted the police to find him.
If anybody has data that might assist establish the kid or his household, authorities request they contact the LAPD Northeast Division watch commander at (323) 561-3211; Det. Ryan Lamar through e-mail, 39284@lapd.on-line; or the Youngsters and Household Companies sizzling line at (800) 540-4000.
