A 13-month-old girl was found crying in the backseat of an impounded car at Woods Towing lot in Eastpointe, Michigan, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after being reported missing to Detroit Police.
Incident Timeline
The vehicle, belonging to the child’s father, was towed from Harper Woods earlier that day for illegal parking, blocking a driveway, and abandonment; it was locked, so tow staff didn’t inspect inside. A Detroit detective linked it to the missing child report, prompting officers from Detroit PD and Harper Woods PD to recover her around 1 p.m.—she was hospitalized in stable condition, with Child Protective Services notified. A man was arrested Monday, March 2, as criminal charges are probed.
Harrowing case sparking multi-agency investigation—thankfully the toddler is safe. Any thoughts on this shift from SC to national news?
