Detroit Police Seek Family of Unaccompanied Child
The young, nonverbal boy was found walking alone on the city's west side and police are asking for help identifying him.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Pre-Teens
Detroit police are searching for the family of a young boy discovered walking alone on the city's west side. The child, believed to be named Armari Price, was found unattended on October 22, 2026.
Why it matters
Authorities are working to reunite the child with his guardians after a neighborhood canvass failed to identify family members. The incident highlights the need for community awareness in the area of Heyden Street and Tireman Avenue.
The child is described as 2'6" tall and weighing 32 pounds, and he was found wearing a blue shirt with black shorts and shoes. He is estimated to be two to three years old and is nonverbal.
The players
Detroit Police Department
The municipal law enforcement agency responsible for public safety and child welfare investigations within the city of Detroit.
The details
Detroit police discovered the boy walking northbound on Heyden Street toward Tireman Avenue at 2:30 p.m. Following the discovery, officers conducted a door-to-door canvass of the surrounding neighborhood to locate family members. Despite these efforts, investigators have not yet been able to find the child's home or caregivers.
Timeline
The child was discovered walking on Heyden Street at 2:30 p.m. on October 22, 2026.
The Home Front
This incident follows standard public safety protocols for managing reports of unaccompanied minors in dense urban neighborhoods. It serves as a reminder of the city's established procedures for community-led assistance when children are found in potentially hazardous situations.
Residents in the area of Heyden Street and Tireman Avenue should contact the police if they have information regarding the boy's identity. Please call the 6th Precinct at 313-596-5600 or the Child Abuse Unit at 313-596-5329 with any relevant details.
The takeaway
If you recognize the child described in this report, contact local authorities immediately to assist in reuniting him with his family. The Detroit Police Department continues to seek leads through their 6th Precinct office at 313-596-5600.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WDIV.
