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Deputies check on children left alone near State Hwy 53

Heard on: Southeast Missouri Counties Public Safety

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I've attached you to a check well-being.

1/18/2026 04:18 PM

Missing Person

MO-53, Campbell, MO 63933

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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a request to check the well-being of two juveniles reportedly left alone near State Highway 53 in Campbell, Missouri. A caller, identified as the father, said the children’s mother was not home and the children were hungry. Authorities were sent to verify their condition.

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Missouri has no age limit for a child to stay home by themselves. it's up to the parents discretion. but any child under 8 years old should be a no no.

As their ( oh so concerned )father, one would think the HE should be the one checking on them 😳😠

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