LAPD needs help to identify deaf boy found at Union Station

(FOX 11/CNS) - Los Angeles police asked for the public's help Wednesday night to identify a deaf child that was found tonight by himself in Union Station, Los Angeles police said.

The child who was unattended was discovered around 7 p.m. at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles by LAPD's Transit Services Division officers, according to department officials.

The child doesn't seem to be able to communicate and did not respond to a sign language interpreter, the LAPD said.

The boy is black and appears to be between 5 and 7 years old. He stands about 3 feet 5 inches tall and weighs around 60 pounds. He has brown eyes, and long, dark braided hair.

He was wearing a blue down jacket, white tank top shirt, beige pants and gray tennis shoes, the LAPD said.

Anyone who has information to help identify the boy was asked to call the LAPD's Transit Services Division at (213) 922-1410. Tipsters can also call the LAPD's 24-hour tipline at (877) 527-3247 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222- TIPS.