Takoma Park

Child Reunited With Family After Being Found Alone in Takoma Park

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A little boy was reunited with his family on Wednesday after he was found alone outside a grocery store in Takoma Park, Maryland, police said. Officials had asked the public for help.

The little boy was seen β€œwandering around alone” outside Universal Super Market in the 8600 block of Flower Avenue at about 10:45 a.m., Takoma Park Police said at about 11:30 a.m. 

A photo distributed by police showed the child wearing yellow slippers.Β 

The boy was reunited with his family and was "very happy," police said in a brief statement at about 12:30 p.m. No information was immediately released on why he was alone or how he connected with his family again.

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