CUDAHY, Wis. — A 6-year-old girl who went missing from her Cudahy home Thursday has been found safe, the Coast Guard confirmed with TMJ4 News.
6-year-old Madelyn Chitwood was reported missing Friday morning. She had been last seen in her home a little after 9 p.m. Thursday.
According to Cudahy police, "The mother was alerted by another child in the home that her daughter was not in her room or anywhere in the residence."
Cudahy Police say police were contacted after Chitwood's sister noticed she wasn't in her room or anywhere in the home.
The FBI confirmed it took part in the investigation into her disappearance, alongside local police departments. A K9 Unit also responded to search the area.
At around 12:39 pm, the child was found safe at a home in the neighborhood, according to police. Officers are still investigating.
Release Date: 06/09/2023
Written by Thomas Poellot, Chief of Police
Cudahy, WI- On Friday, June 9, 2023 at approximately 9:04 am, Cudahy Police
responded to the 3600 block of E. Whittaker Avenue for a report of a 6 year old girl.
The child was last seen on the evening of June 8th, at bedtime. The mother was alerted by
another child in the home that her daughter was not in her room or anywhere in the
residence.
In addition to public notifications, Cudahy Police coordinated a search, with the
assistance of local law enforcement agencies, the State of Wisconsin DCI, and FBI.
At approximately 12:39 pm, the child was found safe at a residence in the neighborhood.
The matter remains under investigation.
The Cudahy Police are requesting that anyone with any information contact the Cudahy
Police Department at (414) 769-2260.
On 06/09/2023 at 09:04 hours, the Cudahy Police Department received a call about a missing juvenile. Madelyn was last seen by her family at bed time last night (06/08/2023) wearing only her underwear. Madelyn's mom was alerted by her other daughter that Madelyn was not in her room or anywhere in the residence. It is unknown what time she left or where she would have gone.
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