UPDATE, Sept. 4, 2022, 8:50 p.m.: Batesville Police report the child has been identified. Batesville Police Chief Alan Cockrill told White River Now the department thanks everyone for the assistance. The child is currently in the custody of officials from the Department of Human Services. Authorities say the child’s father has been transported to the Independence County Jail on previous warrants.
Batesville Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the parents or guardians of this 3-to-4 year old boy who possibly goes by the name of Alex.
He was found today at Riverside Park, and authorities believe he may have been at a birthday party at the park.
He is currently in the custody of law enforcement and officials with the Department of Human Services.
If you know the identity of this child please contact the Batesville Police Department via 911 or directly at (870) 569-8111.
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