Police Sought Identity for Boy Found in Southeast Washington
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for public help to identify a child found in Southeast D.C. yesterday.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Pre-Teens
Metropolitan Police Department officers discovered an unidentified boy in the 2400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE in Southeast Washington. Authorities are now working to identify the child and reunite him with his family.
Why it matters
Law enforcement agencies rely on public assistance to help identify lost children and safely return them to their families. This request enables local residents to provide information that may aid investigators in locating the boy's guardians.
Official reports from the Metropolitan Police Department confirm the discovery of one unidentified child. His identity and the circumstances surrounding his presence in the 2400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE remain under investigation.
The players
Metropolitan Police Department
The primary law enforcement agency for the District of Columbia that oversees public safety and investigations.
Youth and Family Engagement Division
A unit within the Metropolitan Police Department focused on the welfare and protection of minors in the city.
Real Time Crime Center
A Metropolitan Police Department facility that uses surveillance and data to assist in ongoing investigations.
The details
The Metropolitan Police Department discovered the child, estimated to be 6 to 8 years old, at approximately 4 p.m. The boy is described as being 4 feet tall and weighing between 40 and 60 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his discovery, he was wearing a gray hoodie and khaki pants. The Youth and Family Engagement Division and the Real Time Crime Center are coordinating the efforts to confirm his identity.
Timeline
The boy was found in Southeast Washington at 4 p.m. on September 29, 2026.
Health Landscape
This action follows standard D.C. police public missing persons assistance protocols for cases involving lost children. Such procedures are a central component of local public safety efforts designed to resolve situations involving vulnerable minors.
Residents who recognize the child or have information regarding his family should contact the Youth and Family Engagement Division at 202-576-6768. Alternatively, information may be provided to the Real Time Crime Center at 202-727-9099.
The takeaway
The priority in this case is the safe reunification of the child with his family. Anyone with relevant information should contact the Metropolitan Police Department directly using the provided phone numbers.
Further reading
For more information on local child safety resources, visit Pre-Teens.
Source note: This article includes information reported by DC News Now | Washington, DC.
