CMPD Seeks Guardians of Found Child

Police ask public for help locating parents or guardians of young boy found in Charlotte

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating the parents or guardians of a young boy found near Mt Holly-Huntersville Road and Rozelles Ferry Road on Saturday evening. The child, who appears to be between 9 and 12 years old, told police his name is Bryson Usher Daniel and his birthday may be May 3, but the year is unknown. He is currently in the custody of Mecklenburg County DSS.

Why it matters

Finding the child's family is crucial to ensure his safety and well-being. The police are relying on the public's help to reunite the boy with his loved ones as quickly as possible.

The details

According to the police, the child was found around 7 p.m. on Saturday night near the intersection of Mt Holly-Huntersville Road and Rozelles Ferry Road. He was wearing black Nike shoes, black socks, blue Under Armour sweatpants, and a red jacket over a blue hoodie. The child told the police that his name is Bryson Usher Daniel, and his birthday may be May 3, but the year is unknown.

  • The child was found around 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Bryson Usher Daniel

A young boy, between 9 and 12 years old, who was found by the police on Saturday evening.

Mecklenburg County DSS

The Department of Social Services for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, which has taken custody of the found child.

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What’s next

The police are urging anyone with information on the child's parents or guardians to call 911 immediately.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community involvement in helping authorities locate missing or lost children and reunite them with their families. The public's assistance can play a crucial role in ensuring the child's safety and well-being.