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Parents of 4-year-old found wandering alone in his underwear are located, GA police say

The parents of a child, 4, found walking alone wearing just his underwear and carrying a backpack in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 28, have been found, police said.
The parents of a child, 4, found walking alone wearing just his underwear and carrying a backpack in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 28, have been found, police said. Atlanta Police Department

UPDATE: The child’s parents have been located, according to the Atlanta Police Department. No other information was immediately available. Original story continues below.

Georgia authorities are asking for the public’s help getting a 4-year-old back to his family after he was found wandering alone in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 28, according to police.

The boy, whose name is believed to be Jordan, was found alone on Glenwood Avenue wearing nothing but Spider-Man underwear, Atlanta police said in a news release. He was also carrying a gray and blue backpack.

Authorities said the child’s mother’s name might be Katy.

Anyone with who recognizes the boy or knows his parents is asked to call 911 or contact Atlanta police detectives at 404-546-4260.

This story was originally published June 28, 2022 at 1:45 PM.

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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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