Mother in Hamilton home alone case located

The mother of two children found home alone in a west Hamilton home early this morning has been located by Police.

The children had been taken into protective custody by Police and referred to Child Youth and Family after being found by themselves at the Dinsdale address about 3.30am

Both children were earlier described as a boy and a girl however it has been determined that both children are boys.

Detectives working to locate the mother found her at the address shortly after 9am.

It appears the mother had returned home about 6am and when she not5iced her children were missing had incorrectly assumed the children's grandmother had uplifted them.

She is currently being interviewed by Police in relation to what if any further action will be taken.

The children are currently in the care of the Child Youth and Family service.

Mother in Hamilton home alone case charged

A mother at the centre of an alleged child abandonment incident has been charged by Police.

Acting Detective Sergeant Paul Van Der Zee of the Hamilton CIB said the 22-year-old mother has been charged with two counts of abandoning a child under six.

The charges relate to an incident early this morning when two boys, aged two and 11 months, were found home alone by Police.

Both boys were referred to Child Youth and Family to ensure their immediate health and safety.