TPD Locates Family Of Two Small Children Found At The Links

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Police Department has located the family of two small children found walking by themselves near the gate at The Links off of Highway 69 South just before 10:30 p.m. Friday night.

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In an update posted to social media, TPD thanked those in the community for providing information on the children — ages two and three — and said the Alabama Department of Human Resources will conduct a follow-up investigation.

The children informed TPD investigators that their mother or caregiver was sleeping on the couch when they decided to leave their home. They were then spotted by a couple returning to their apartment at The Links, who then contacted police.

As of its latest update, TPD says there does not appear to be any criminal negligence.

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