This press release is a summary of the facts known at this time, as this incident is actively being investigated. The information contained in this press release is subject to change. Additional details will be released as they become available.

On Tuesday July 2, 2019 at approximately 8:00 am, Sacramento Police Detectives began investigating a case involving an unidentified child who had been dropped off at a local fire station. The prior day, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office was involved in this investigation, but it was determined that the events leading up to the child being dropped off at the fire station, occurred in the City of Sacramento. Please Click Here to review their press release.

A female who has identified herself as the mother of the child has been contacted but this investigation remains ongoing. The child is currently under protective custody while detectives investigate this case.

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this incident to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443–HELP (4357) or submit an anonymous tip using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.