News Summary
Authorities in Milwaukee discovered six young children locked inside a storage unit early Sunday morning. The police arrested two adults in connection with the case, but details about their relationship with the children remain unclear. Fortunately, the children, aged from 2 months to 9 years, were unharmed and are now under the care of Child Protective Services. The incident raises serious concerns about child safety and neglect as the police continue their investigation. Community members are seeking more information from local authorities as the situation develops.
Milwaukee – Six young children were discovered locked inside a storage unit early Sunday morning, prompting the Milwaukee Police Department to arrest two adults at the scene. The police received a report just after 1:30 a.m. on September 16, leading officers to the StorSafe storage facility located at the intersection of 27th Street and Silver Spring Drive on the city’s Northwest Side.
Upon their arrival, authorities found the children, aged 2 months, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, 7 years, and 9 years, alone inside the unit. Fortunately, all six were unharmed and are now in the custody of Child Protective Services. The two adults, a 26-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, were taken into custody in connection with the incident, though the relationship between them and the children has not been disclosed.
The precise circumstances that led to the children being locked in the storage unit remain unclear, with the Milwaukee Police continuing to investigate the case as one of child abuse and neglect. As of Tuesday evening, no charges have been officially filed against the arrested individuals, but the matter is under review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
According to a neighbor, there had been signs of a family living around the storage unit throughout the summer. This individual noted having seen them leave in the morning and return at night, raising concerns about the children’s living conditions.
The on-site manager at the storage facility declined to provide comments to reporters when approached, and attempts to reach StorSafe management for further information were unsuccessful as well.
This incident brings to light serious concerns regarding child safety and welfare. The Milwaukee Police Department has taken measures to ensure the well-being of the children, who are now safe and under professional care. The investigation will continue as authorities seek to determine further details surrounding the situation that led to this alarming discovery.
As events develop, additional information on the case will be made available, and the community remains watchful for updates from the police and child welfare authorities.
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