Police Locate Sixth Child After Discovery in Boarded-Up Dayton Home

Dayton, OH, October 8, 2026 —

Authorities in Dayton have located a sixth child in connection with an incident involving five children found inside a boarded-up residence. The discovery of the sixth child followed the initial finding of the five children within the property.

The specific circumstances leading to the discovery of the children, as well as the condition of the children, have not been fully detailed. Information regarding the exact location within Dayton, the timeline of the discoveries, and the identities of any individuals responsible for the children’s welfare was not immediately available.

The residence was described as boarded-up, indicating it was not in a state of apparent occupancy or was secured. The details surrounding why the home was boarded up and the period for which the children may have been residing there are also not specified.

The Dayton Police Department is reportedly involved in the case. However, the department’s specific actions, the process of locating the sixth child, and any subsequent steps taken by law enforcement were not disclosed in the available information.

Details concerning the age of the children, their relationship to each other, or any potential guardians were not provided. Similarly, the reason for the children being inside the boarded-up home and the individual or individuals who discovered them are part of the information that has not been released.

Further information is expected as the investigation continues, though the specific nature of any ongoing investigation or potential charges has not been made public. The total number of children involved is now confirmed to be six, following the initial discovery of five.

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