Child found alone near U.S.-Mexico border, police say

HOUSTON – The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the El Paso Police Department are trying to identify a child who was found alone near the United States-Mexico border.

Police described the child as a 2 or 3-year-old boy, possibly with the name “Luis.”

The child has a small birthmark above his eye and has short brown hair. When police found him, he was wearing blue sweatpants, black shoes and a shirt.

Police believes the child may be a U.S. citizen due to his fluency in English.

If you recognize this child or have any information regarding his identity, contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 or the El Paso Police Department communications office at 915-832-4400.