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Six Children Found Locked in Milwaukee Storage Unit During Overnight Call

Police say the detained adults are the children’s parents who were homeless.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 1:36 a.m. to a StorSafe facility near N. 27th St. and W. Silver Spring Dr. after reports of children locked in a unit.
  • Fire crews forced entry and found six children ages 2 months to 9 years inside the locker, alone and reported uninjured.
  • A 26-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were taken into custody, and local reporting identifies them as the children’s parents.
  • Police say the family had no housing, and the children were placed in the care of Child Protective Services.
  • The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing possible charges as the abuse/neglect investigation remains active.