Toddler Found Wandering Alone in Sarasota Apartment Complex, Police Seek Guardians
Sarasota Police are seeking the parents or guardians of a toddler discovered alone and wandering within an apartment complex in Sarasota.

Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 17, 2026 —
Sarasota Police Department is actively searching for the parents or legal guardians of a young child found unattended in an apartment complex. The toddler was discovered alone and wandering within the complex premises. Authorities have not released the age of the toddler or specific details regarding the exact location within the complex where the child was found. Efforts are underway to identify and locate the child’s caregivers. The circumstances surrounding how the child came to be alone are still under investigation. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the child or anyone who may know the child’s parents or guardians. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses and information becomes available.
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