North Miami police arrested two women on September 9, 2026 after they were charged with child abuse following an incident in which a 7‑year‑old girl and a 5‑year‑old boy were observed running alone on a residential street.
The children were first spotted by a neighbor while they were moving unsupervised along the block. Officers responded to the report and located the pair without immediate adult accompaniment. The sight of the minors unattended prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding their exposure to the public.
Police statements indicated that the women, identified as the children’s mothers, had compelled the youngsters to go outside and then locked the door of their home, leaving the children without supervision. The alleged actions directly resulted in the minors being left to navigate the street on their own.
Following the investigation, the two women were taken into custody and charged with child neglect and related abuse offenses. Authorities confirmed that the charges reflect the alleged failure to provide appropriate supervision and the intentional restriction of the children’s safety within their residence.
The case adds to ongoing efforts by North Miami law enforcement to address child‑neglect situations promptly. Police emphasized that the department will continue to monitor similar reports and act when children are found in potentially hazardous conditions without adult oversight.