NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade
Police bodycam footage shows discovery of 6-year-old child left 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 response to the incident.
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The incident highlights local law enforcement response to child abandonment cases and the availability of public safety footage regarding child welfare investigations.
Key Facts
- A 6-year-old child was found alone in a Sunny Isles Beach park.
- Police reported the child had been left unattended for nearly one hour.
- Local 10 News obtained exclusive video footage of the police encounter.
- The incident occurred in Sunny Isles Beach.
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”