Charlottesville, VA, September 25, 2026 —

A young child who had been reported missing in Cumberland County has been located. The circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance and subsequent recovery have not been fully detailed.

Authorities in Cumberland County confirmed the child was found, bringing an end to an alert for the missing toddler. Specific details regarding the timeline of the disappearance, such as the date and time the child was last seen, were not immediately available. The identity of the toddler, including their name and age, has also not been publicly released.

The efforts to locate the child involved local authorities. Further information regarding how the toddler was found, the condition of the child upon recovery, and the specific agencies or individuals involved in the search and recovery operation has not been provided. An investigation into the events leading up to the child being reported missing may be ongoing.

Cumberland County officials have indicated that the child has been safely returned. No additional information regarding the child’s welfare or any potential follow-up actions was made available at this time. The lack of specific details surrounding the case means that the full scope of events, including any potential contributing factors to the child going missing or the methods of the recovery, remains undisclosed.


Story summarized from the original created by News Staff on www.cbs19news.com, see more information here.

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