Mother arrested after toddler found wandering alone in Miramar

MIRAMAR, Fla. — Miramar police confirmed they have arrested the mother of a young girl who was found wandering alone early Monday morning.

According to police, the toddler, who is 3 years old, was found by herself in the Riviera Isles community around 3 a.m.

Police said the toddler was in good health when she was found.

They confirmed shortly after 8 a.m. that her parents had been located.

The girl was released to her parents a short time later, but police told Local 10 that the incident remains under investigation.

Monday evening, police announced the arrest of 27-year-old Nicole Alejandro for child neglect.

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