01/26/2025
Police Finds Girl Alone At Playground. She Says, "Mommy Will pick me up later"
It was a chilly autumn evening when Officer Davis received the call. A girl, no older than six, was found sitting alone at the local playground. She was perched on a swing, gently swaying back and forth, her small hands gripping the chains. When a concerned passerby approached her, asking if she was lost, she simply said, “Mommy will pick me up later.” But as the sun began to set and the air grew colder, no one came for her. That’s when the police were called.
When Officer Davis arrived, he found the girl still on the swing, her tiny legs dangling as she kicked the dirt beneath her. She had on a pink jacket, her hair tied up in two pigtails, and there was a small, worn-out teddy bear clutched tightly in her arms. She didn’t seem scared or anxious, just... waiting.
“Hey there, sweetheart,” Davis said gently, kneeling down so he was at eye level with her. “I’m Officer Davis. What’s your name?”
The girl looked up at him with wide, innocent eyes. “Lily,” she said softly. “I’m waiting for Mommy.”
Davis smiled, trying to put her at ease. “Hi, Lily. Do you know where your mommy is right now?”
“She said she’ll come get me later,” Lily replied, her voice matter-of-fact. “I’m supposed to wait here.”
A chill ran down Davis’s spine. It was almost dark, and the playground was empty, save for a few stray leaves rustling in the wind. “How long have you been waiting, Lily?” he asked.
She thought for a moment, her little brow furrowing. “Since...⬇️