Missing toddler found safe in Burien Wednesday morning
Seattle police confirmed that 20-month-old Kevin Szal was found safe in Burien early Wednesday morning, August 26. The toddler had been missing since Sunday when his mother, hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center, asked an acquaintance, Michael Mau, to watch him temporarily. After losing contact with both Mau and her son, the mother expressed concerns to hospital staff, prompting them to alert the police. Officers began searching for Kevin, but initial efforts yielded no results. Just after 2 a.
m. , authorities located Kevin and Mau near SW 136th Street and Ambaum Blvd. SW. The police expressed gratitude to the community for their help in spreading awareness about the missing toddler. This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance in ensuring child safety.
The case also raises questions about the support systems available to families in crisis.