4 Year Old Autistic Child Lost Then Found After Apparent Fall from Unknown Height

Written By: Robert Cox

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 8, 2022) — The New Rochelle Police Department is currently investigating an incident where a 4-year-old child possibly fell from an apartment building. Parents of a 4-year-old autistic boy flagged down New Rochelle Police Officers at their apartment complex located at 570 5th Avenue and told them their son was missing, and possibly wandered from their apartment. 

Officers began to search for the boy then located him behind 570 5th Avenue laying on the grass, unconscious with difficulty breathing. Officers rendered first aid until New Rochelle Fire and Ambulance personnel arrived to transport him to the hospital.

The boy is currently listed as critical but stable condition.

New Rochelle Detectives are investigating the incident and the parents are cooperating with the investigation. It appears the boy fell from an unknown height and the extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.