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January 12, 2016

UPDATE

The mother of the toddler arrived at North Hollywood Community Station and will be interviewed by detectives.

Los Angeles: Today, around 5:20 this morning, Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Area patrol officers responded to a radio call for ‘a found child’ in the 5400 block of Tujunga Avenue.

A resident in the large apartment complex found the child walking in the area, wearing only a tank top and diaper. Neighbors in the area did not recognize the toddler and officers could not locate the parents. The toddler’s age is estimated to be around one and a half years old and detectives need the public’s help in locating the parents.

Anyone with information is asked to contact LAPD Juvenile detectives, at (818) 754-8429. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.