Toddler found alone in New Orleans East, NOPD looking for parents

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Police are looking for the parents of a 12 to 15-month-old boy who was found in New Orleans on Wednesday, July 31.

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According to the New Orleans Police Department, the child was found near the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Wilson Drive. The NOPD has made multiple efforts to find the parents or guardians of the boy, but they haven’t had any success nor has anyone come forward.

Anyone with information on the identities of the boy or his parents is asked to contact the NOPD Special Victims Division Child Abuse Unit at 504-658-5267. Callers can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111.

Updates will be released as they are made available.

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