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Texas foster father arrested after child found running through Miami Beach traffic in underwear
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Allyson Castillo , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This individual, a 55-year-old man from Texas, was located at a hotel on Collins Avenue.
A disturbing incident occurred on Miami Beach when a young boy was seen running through traffic. The child, aged 12, was wearing only underwear. Authorities were alerted and responded to the scene, eventually securing the boy's safety at a nearby residence.
The boy provided a phone number that belonged to his caregiver, who was later identified. This individual, a 55-year-old man from Texas, was located at a hotel on Collins Avenue. Further details about the incident and the subsequent arrest are available from local news sources, including WSVN 7 News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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