Toddler found walking along Portland street alone; parents located, police say

PORTLAND, Tenn. (WKRN) — A young boy was discovered walking up and down a street in Portland by himself Sunday afternoon, sparking a search for his family.

At 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, the Portland Police Department posted on Facebook, saying officers responded to a report about an unattended child walking along Gibson Street.

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Authorities said the boy doesn’t talk much, so they have been unable to determine his age, name, or home address. However, he reportedly appears to be roughly 2 or 3 years old.

In a comment posted just after 3:45 p.m., police said they canvassed the entire Gibson Street area, with the help of residents, but nobody knew where the boy lived.

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Then, shortly before 5 p.m. , officials announced the child’s family had contacted law enforcement, and thanked everyone who helped the officers on scene.

No additional details have been released about the boy’s identity or the circumstances surrounding his discovery.

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