Warrensville Heights police are asking for the public's help after a 2-year-old boy was found alone inside an elevator at the Cleveland Marriott East on Friday, with no parent or guardian in sight.
According to WKYC, officers were called to the hotel and discovered the toddler in the elevator. Police then went room to room in the building in an attempt to find his family but came up empty. Investigators have not shared any additional details about the child's condition or how he ended up alone.
Where it happened
The incident unfolded at the Cleveland Marriott East, located at 26300 Harvard Road in Warrensville Heights, as listed on the hotel's official Marriott page. The full-service hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers and includes meeting and event spaces that typically see a steady flow of guests.
How to help
Warrensville Heights police are urging anyone who recognizes the child or has information about the situation to call 216-581-1234, as noted on the department's public contact listing. That number is being used for tips and inquiries as investigators work to piece together what happened.
This appeal for help comes on the heels of other child-safety alerts in the area. An Amber Alert for an infant from Warrensville Heights was issued and later canceled in February, according to Cleveland 19. Local officials have repeatedly emphasized that community tips can be crucial in resolving cases involving missing or unattended children.
Police say the boy's safety remains their top concern. Anyone with information is asked to call 216-581-1234 and reference the department's release so details can be routed quickly to investigators.
