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Police searching for guardians of 4-year-old found wandering on Detroit’s east side

The boy was discovered around 2 a.m. Wednesday, police say.

A missing child that was found in Detroit on May 27, 2026. (Detroit Police Department)

The 4-year-old boy was discovered alone around 2 a.m. Wednesday. – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the parents or guardians of a 4-year-old boy who was found wandering alone early Wednesday morning on Detroit’s east side.

The child was discovered around 2 a.m. in the area of E. Outer Drive and Haverhill wearing a diaper. He is non-verbal, possibly autistic, 3 feet 6 inches tall, and 48 pounds, according to police.

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Anyone who recognizes the child or knows his parents or guardians is asked to reach out to the Detroit Police Department’s 5th Precinct at 313-596-5501.


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