A child under 3 years old was found locked in a cage, police said.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky ((WAVE/Gray News) – Five people were arrested Monday after a child was found locked in a cage, according to Kentucky police.

Detectives in Carrollton were working on a previous tip when they found the child in the 700 block of 7th Street.

Police said they found a boy under three years old in a wooden and metal enclosure that was padlocked.

Detectives secured the area and executed a search warrant on the property. Two other children were removed from the home after a preliminary investigation.

Shelby Turoczy, Tammy Simmons, Cody Johnson, William Mahoney and Brenda Chilton received warnings... — Shelby Turoczy, Tammy Simmons, Cody Johnson, William Mahoney and Brenda Chilton were booked into the Carroll County Jail in Kentucky. (Carroll County Jail)

Police arrested five people: 71-year-old Brenda Chilton, 72-year-old William Mahoney, 29-year-old Cody Johnson, 52-year-old Tammy Simmons and 28-year-old Shelby Turoczy.

The five suspects face numerous charges, including criminal mischief and wanton endangerment. Turotsi faces additional drug charges.

The police are continuing their investigation.