Tainan – August 31, 2025 – Yongkang District police handled two separate cases of missing children on consecutive nights, prompting renewed reminders for parents and guardians to stay vigilant when taking youngsters out.
Last night, officers Wu Yixun and Xiao Weimin of the Fuxing Police Station were alerted by a passerby outside the Xiaodong Road Post Office. An elderly woman, dressed in red and visibly distressed, was telling people that her 10-year-old grandson had vanished while she withdrew cash from an ATM.
The woman, surnamed Zheng, told police she had been searching on foot for nearly an hour before seeking help. Officers immediately escorted her in a patrol car and began looking along the route to her home. Before long, they spotted the boy wandering alone on Zhongxiao Road, not far from his residence. The reunion brought the grandmother to tears as she called out to her grandson in relief.
Police also recalled a similar case the previous evening. Da Wan Police Station received a report of a young boy walking alone late at night on Section 2 of Yongda Road, carrying two bags and a helmet. Officers quickly intercepted the child, who was in danger on the motorcycle priority lane.
The boy, an 8-year-old surnamed Li, explained that he lived with his grandparents in the East District. His mother had taken him to Yongda Night Market to buy snacks, but they became separated. Unable to reach her and uncertain of her address, he attempted to walk the 7 kilometers back to his grandfather’s home based on memory.
Police safely transported the child home. Upon arrival, officers had to knock repeatedly to wake his grandparents, who were astonished to see their grandson at the door so late and expressed heartfelt thanks for the officers’ assistance.
Authorities warned that children wandering alone at night face serious safety risks. The Yongkang Police Station urged parents and guardians to keep a close eye on children in public spaces, ensure they are never left unattended, and teach them how to seek help if they become lost. They stressed that anyone who discovers a missing child should immediately dial 110 so police can respond quickly.
