{"id":418725,"date":"2026-10-04T21:44:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T21:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/418725\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T21:44:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T21:44:10","slug":"parents-of-child-found-walking-with-dog-on-willowgate-drive-located-fort-myers-police-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/418725\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents of child found walking with dog on Willowgate Drive located, Fort Myers police say"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parents of child found walking with dog on Willowgate Drive located, Fort Myers police say<\/p>\n

\"LayzaFORT MYERS, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n

Story update 5:33 p.m.: The child’s parents have been located<\/p>\n

Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department are looking for the parent or guardian of a child found walking with a dog Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

FMPD says that the child was located in the area of 5001 Willowgate Drive. Officers have been unable to locate the child’s parent, guardian or home.<\/p>\n

If you recognize the child or have any information that could help officers locate a parent or guardian, you’re asked to contact FMPD at 239-321-7700<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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