Lost toddler found in Mexico, believed to be American

Scroll through the gallery to see missing persons cases in Texas. less Police in El Paso are trying to find out how a young boy ended up alone in Juarez, Mexico. Investigators say the child, who appears to be between 2 and 3, was found Feb. 22, in the border city. Police believe the boy may be an American citizen because he understands and speaks English. Police in El Paso are trying to find out how a young boy ended up alone in Juarez, Mexico. Investigators say the child, who appears to be between 2 and 3, was found Feb. 22, in the border city. Police believe ... more Image 1 of / 33 Caption Close Lost toddler found in Mexico, believed to be American 1 / 33 Back to Gallery

After a frightening discovery, Texas police officers are trying to identify a small boy found alone in Juarez, Mexico, who they believe is an American citizen.

Police say the boy, who appears to be 2-to-3 years old, was found Feb. 22.

The El Paso Police Department is looking to determine the boy’s full identity and his citizenship status.

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Police told KDBC-TV in El Paso the child may be an American citizen because he understands and speaks English. Story continues below.





The child is described as Hispanic, 3'tall, weighing 40 pounds, with short brown hair, brown eyes, and a birthmark above the left eyebrow.

When found, the boy wore blue sweatpants, black shoes, and a shirt, and may go by the name Luis.

Anybody with information about this found child may call the El Paso Police Department at (915) 832-4400 or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-8477.

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