Children found locked in Milwaukee storage unit, police say

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a child abuse and neglect case after six children were found inside a storage unit early Tuesday, Sept. 16 near 27th Street and Silver Spring.

Officers responded at about 1:36 a.m. to a report of children locked in the unit. Inside, they found a 2-month-old, along with children ages 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9.

No injuries were reported.

Police say a 26-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were taken into custody. Charges will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

The investigation is ongoing, and police said this is the only information available at this time.

Stay with CBS 58 for more information as it becomes available.

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