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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Sunny Isles Beach police arrest father for child neglect after 4-year-old found wandering

Police arrested 63-year-old Semyon Levin for child neglect after his 4-year-old son was discovered walking alone along Collins Avenue. Investigators allege the father failed to contact authorities for approximately one hour after losing sight of the child at a nearby coffee shop.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights local law enforcement procedures regarding child safety and the legal consequences of parental supervision failures in public spaces.

Key Facts

  • Semyon Levin, 63, was arrested on a charge of child neglect.
  • A 4-year-old child was found wandering alone on the sidewalk of Collins Avenue.
  • The child was discovered by a police officer conducting a traffic stop near 17200 Collins Ave around 4 p.m.
  • The child had visible redness on his face and was carrying a half-eaten slice of pizza.
  • The father stated he lost sight of the child at a Starbucks at 17100 Collins Ave around 3 p.m.
  • Investigators estimate the child was wandering alone for approximately one hour.
  • Levin admitted to police he did not contact them after realizing his son was missing because he did not consider it an emergency.
  • Levin allegedly saw a police officer in his apartment building lobby while the officer was searching for the child but did not alert the officer.
  • Levin is currently held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with bond to be determined.

Who's Mentioned

locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“The jail where the suspect is being held.”location17200 Collins Ave“Location of the traffic stop where the child was reported.”locationCollins Avenue“The street where the child was found wandering.”organizationSunny Isles Beach Police Department“The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and arrest.”location17100 Collins Ave“Location of the Starbucks where the child was last seen by the father.”personSemyon Levin“The 63-year-old father arrested for child neglect.”