News Summary
In Milwaukee, police discovered six children ages 2 months to 9 years locked inside a storage unit, prompting an investigation for child abuse and neglect. The children were unharmed and placed in custody of Child Protective Services while two adults were arrested. Local residents had raised concerns after observing the children frequently visiting the unit. Authorities are continuing to investigate the case to ensure the children’s safety and well-being.
Milwaukee – On September 16, Milwaukee police discovered six children, aged between 2 months and 9 years old, locked inside a storage unit, triggering an ongoing investigation for child abuse and neglect. The incident occurred at the StorSafe storage facility located on the 5500 block of North 27th Street at approximately 1:36 a.m.
Responding to a report of children found locked in the storage unit, officers arrived at the scene to find the six children unharmed. Subsequent to their discovery, the children were placed in the custody of Child Protective Services. A 26-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were arrested in connection with the incident. The Milwaukee Police Department is currently treating this case as serious child abuse and neglect and is conducting a thorough investigation.
The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office is expected to review the incident for any potential charges against the arrested adults. The relationship between the children and the adults has not been confirmed, leaving many questions surrounding their circumstances.
Residents in the neighborhood reported seeing a family with children frequenting the storage unit since the summer, with one neighbor stating they often observed the children leaving the unit each morning and returning at night. This activity raised concerns for some individuals in the area, leading them to report their observations to authorities.
Efforts to obtain comments from the management of StorSafe regarding this situation were unsuccessful. As the case develops, advocates and local residents have expressed heightened concern over the well-being of the children involved and the implications of their living conditions.
Milwaukee police are actively pursuing the facts surrounding this incident as they work to ensure the safety and welfare of the children. The authorities encourage anyone with additional information to come forward to aid in the investigation. The community remains watchful as the case unfolds, hoping for a resolution that prioritizes the children’s safety and future.
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