Nonverbal Young Girl Found Wandering Alone in Mesa, Reunited with Mother

Summary: Mesa Police responded to reports of a young, nonverbal girl found walking alone in the street near Southern Avenue and Pima. The reporting party was unable to communicate with the child due to a language barrier. Officers coordinated efforts to identify the girl, canvassed nearby neighborhoods and apartment complexes, and used real-time camera footage to track her movements. After an extensive search and collaboration with other agencies, the girl's mother was located and the child was safely reunited with her at a trailer park on West Southern Avenue. The incident involved significant concern due to the child's age, inability to communicate, and the initial unknown whereabouts of her guardians.