EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 UPDATE 10:50 a.m.: The El Paso Police Department has confirmed that the child located earlier today in the area of Mesa Street and Castellano Drive has been safely reunited with their parents.<\/p>\n
El Paso Police extended gratitude in their release to local media outlets for their “swift assistance in disseminating the request for public information,” saying, ” Your quick response was highly effective in ensuring the child’s safe return. <\/p>\n
There is no further information available on the circumstances of the incident. <\/p>\n
ORIGINAL: The El Paso Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a young child found alone early Sunday morning on the Westside.<\/p>\n
According to police, the child was located at approximately 5:00 a.m. on December 7 in the area of Mesa Street and Castellano Drive.<\/p>\n
Investigators are now working to identify the child and locate their parents or guardians. <\/p>\n
The child is currently safe and in protective custody.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Crimes Against Children unit at 915-494-3254 or the EPPD non-emergency line at 915-832-4400. <\/p>\n
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of El Paso.<\/p>\n