NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade
Police report mother left 6-year-old boy alone at Sunny Isles Beach park
Police discovered a 6-year-old boy unattended at a Sunny Isles Beach park after he was reportedly left alone by his mother for nearly an hour. Local 10 News obtained video footage documenting the moment officers located the child.
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This incident involves a police investigation into child supervision at a public facility in Sunny Isles Beach.
Key Facts
- A 6-year-old boy was found alone at a park in Sunny Isles Beach.
- Police stated the child had been left unattended for nearly an hour.
- Local 10 News obtained exclusive video footage of the police encounter.
- The incident occurred at a public park.
Who's Mentioned
location17000 Collins Ave“Nearby shopping plaza where the mother parked”locationTown Center Park“Location where the child was found”organizationSunny Isles Beach Police“Law enforcement agency that responded to the park”organizationLocal 10 News“News outlet that obtained the video”personElena Sexton“41-year-old mother arrested for child neglect”organizationFlorida Department of Children and Families“State agency contacted regarding the child's welfare”locationSunny Isles Beach“The city where the park is located.”