MILFORD- On Monday April 28th, 2025, at approximately 3:58PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call from a parent reporting her 8-year-old, non-verbal, autistic son had escaped their home through a first-floor window and was nowhere to be found on the property.

As patrol units scoured the area searching for the young child, Milford Police K-9 Officer Brian Sanchioni and K-9 Titan began a track of the area. Titan quickly began showing a heightened interest in a long stream of water across the street from the caller’s residence.

After following the stream for approximately 600 feet, Titan jumped into the water and proceeded underneath a small bridge where the missing child was located, clinging to a small tree on the bank of the pond.

“We’re grateful for a quick and positive outcome. This speaks to the invaluable nature of resources like the K-9 unit. With more, we’re able to do more. My hats off to K-9 Officer Sanchioni, K-9 Titan and all the other units that responded to help this family in their dire hour.” - Chief of Police Robert Tusino

Following his rescue, the child was reunited with his mother before being taken to Milford Regional Medical Center for a precautionary evaluation.

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