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2-Year-Old Found Wandering Detroit Streets Reunited With Family

DETROIT (WWJ) - A 2-year-old girl found wandering Detroit's streets overnight has been reunited with family.

Police say neighbors brought the girl to the 9th precinct around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday after finding the toddler outside by herself, near the corner of Gratiot and Wilfred on the city's east side.

According to reports, the parents left the child with a babysitter, who apparently fell asleep. At some point after that, the child wandered away.

Shortly after 4 a.m., police said the parents had been located and reunited with their child.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 313-596-5900.

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