Houston, Tx
Deputies find 4 young children abandoned during welfare check in Spring area, sheriff says
The oldest little one was mentioned to be 4 years outdated. The sheriff mentioned a toddler was discovered inside an residence close by with out grownup supervision.
SPRING, Texas — 4 younger youngsters had been discovered deserted throughout a welfare verify within the Spring space late Thursday night time, in line with Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The sheriff tweeted in regards to the incident simply earlier than 4 a.m. He mentioned deputies responded round 11 p.m.to the 4000 block of Cypress Hill Drive and located three youngsters, in varied levels of undress, standing within the roadway.
The eldest little one was mentioned to be 4 years outdated. The sheriff mentioned a toddler was additionally discovered inside an residence close by with out grownup supervision.
The sheriff mentioned the house was discovered unkept and in disarray. Youngster Protecting Providers has additionally responded to the scene.
Deputies mentioned the mother and father of the youngsters have been positioned and are being questioned.
A household buddy helps consolation the youngsters within the meantime whereas the mother and father are detained.
An investigation is underway. When you’ve got any information concerning this incident, please name us at 713-221-6000.
KHOU 11 Morning Information has a crew heading to the scene to assemble extra data on this growing story.
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