Child Found Walking Alone on Tulum Avenue Taken Into Protective Custody

Tulum, Quintana Roo — A child between 3 and 5 years old was placed under protective custody after being found walking alone along Juanek Avenue toward Kukulcán Avenue, municipal authorities said.

Witnesses reported the situation to the 911 emergency line after seeing the child moving through the area without an adult. Concerned that he could be involved in an accident or fall into a situation that put his safety at risk, they asked for an immediate response.

Officers with the Secretariat of Public Security and Citizen Protection, along with Civil Protection personnel, arrived at the scene and located the child. After confirming that no adult was responsible for him, they took him into custody to guarantee his safety and keep him out of further danger.

Following protocols for children and adolescents in vulnerable situations, authorities provided immediate care while beginning initial efforts to identify the child and find his relatives or legal guardians.

The child was later referred to the Specialized Group for Attention to Family and Gender Violence (GEAVIG), which will continue investigating the case and searching for his parents or guardians. The agency will also look into how the child ended up alone on the street.

Authorities urged parents and guardians to keep a constant eye on minors, especially in areas with heavy vehicle traffic, to prevent incidents that could put them at risk.

Officials also acknowledged the public’s role, saying the quick call to 911 allowed the child to be located and protected before a more serious situation occurred.