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Six children found locked in Milwaukee storage unit; two adults arrested

Police said officers responded around 1:36 a.m. near 27th and Silver Spring to a report of children being locked inside the unit
Six children found locked in Milwaukee storage unit; two adults arrested
Several children found locked in Milwaukee storage unit; two adults arrested
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MILWAUKEE — Two people were taken into custody after six young children, ranging in age from 2 months to 9 years, were found locked in a storage unit early Tuesday morning.

Police said officers responded around 1:36 a.m. near 27th and Silver Spring to a report of children being locked inside the unit.

After entering the unit, officers located several unharmed children, including a 2-month-old, a 2-year-old, a 3-year-old, a 5-year-old, a 7-year-old, and a 9-year-old.

Police said a 26-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were taken into custody.

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Six children found locked in Milwaukee storage unit; two adults arrested

Charges will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.


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