NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade
Police bodycam footage shows 6-year-old child found alone in Sunny Isles Beach park
Police discovered a 6-year-old child left unattended in a Sunny Isles Beach park for nearly an hour. Local 10 News obtained video footage documenting the police encounter with the child.
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The incident involves a child welfare investigation regarding the alleged abandonment of a minor in a public space.
Key Facts
- A 6-year-old child was found alone in a park in Sunny Isles Beach.
- Police report the child was left unattended for nearly one hour.
- Video footage of the police encounter was obtained by Local 10 News.
- The incident is currently under investigation by authorities.
Who's Mentioned
location17000 Collins Ave“Location where the mother claimed to have parked”locationTown Center Park“Location where the child was found”organizationLocal 10 News“News outlet that obtained the police video”personElena Sexton“41-year-old woman arrested for child neglect”organizationFlorida Department of Children and Families“State agency involved in child welfare placement”locationSunny Isles Beach“City where the incident occurred”