A young boy and a dog were left behind in a car after someone unsuccessfully tried to steal it.
Los Angeles Police said they were contacted by the car’s owner who said a man tried to take it but ended up running away.
“The victim then observed that an approximately 2-year-old child and a dog were left behind in the victim’s vehicle,” the department said.
Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
“Efforts to identify the child through all available means have been unsuccessful, and no custodial parent or family member has contacted the police to locate the child,” police said.
The child has been placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services, and the dog — who “appeared familiar with the child” — was handed over to Los Angeles County Animal Services.
Police provided pictures of the child and the dog and described the boy has having “a medium complexion and curly brown hair” and “wearing a light gray quarter-zip sweater.”
The dog appeared familiar with the child and was placed in the care of Los Angeles County Animal Services.
Anyone with information should contact police at (323) 561-3211 or the DCFS Hotline at (800) 540-4000.
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[Featured image: Boy and dog/Los Angeles Police Department]