Officials from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda have issued an urgent public call for assistance after a young child was discovered alone and unaccompanied in a local community this Tuesday. The three-year-old girl, who told authorities her name is Mya, was found wandering independently in the Nut Grove neighborhood at roughly 5:45 p.m. on October 20, 2026, according to an official statement released by the force’s Office of Strategic Communications.
Following her discovery, first responders moved the child to the Grays Farm Police Station, where trained officers have taken temporary custody of her and are ensuring she receives appropriate care while efforts to locate her family continue. Law enforcement representatives are reaching out to every possible member of the public who may hold relevant information, including the girl’s parents, legal guardians, extended family members, or any local resident who recognizes her description.
Authorities are urging anyone with details that could help speed up the reunion process to contact the Grays Farm Police Station immediately via the dedicated hotline: 462-0481. In the official release, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda expressed advance gratitude to the public for any support, cooperation, and tips that will help bring the young girl safely back to her family.