Officers spoke to the toddler's parents about a safety plan after the toddler was found playing near a busy street in town.
WEST PERTH - West Perth OPP responded to a incident yesterday at approximately 12:30pm, after a toddler was found playing near a busy intersection in town.
Someone nearby quickly took the toddler away from the busy street and contacted police.
Officers spoke with the parents and talked to them about a safety plan.
Police want to remind parents that it's their responsibility to care and make sure their children are safe at all times.
Active supervision requires focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times.

UPDATE: Oxford Braces for Extreme Cold and Blowing Snow
Woodstock Chamber Promoting Local Businesses
WPS Conduct Open Air Drug Enforcement
PJHL Preview - Feb 6th to Feb 8th
Suggestions Open for Oxford Reads 2026
One Killed in Tillsonburg Crash
Ingamo Homes Receives OTF Grant
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested Following Weapons Investigation
OCAR Prepares for Valentine's Day Bake Sale
IDCI Club Supporting Iconic Graduate
UPDATED: Human Remains Identified
WPS Police Briefs - February 4th, 2026
Executive Director Set to Retire from OCF
Fundraising Booming for CNOY in Oxford
Applications Open for Tourism Innovation Grant
Two Impaired Drivers Charged in Tillsonburg
Oxford OPP Briefs - February 4th, 2026
SWPH Issues Cold Weather Alert
UPDATE: Non-Life Threatening Injuries Reported in Highway 59 Crash
Interview with the Mayor - February 3rd, 2026
Comments
Add a comment