Valley Toddler Found Wandering Shoeless Near Traffic

LOS ANGELES, CA — The family of a 2- or 3-year-old girl found unaccompanied in Van Nuys Tuesday were located after a neighbor saw news reports and called authorities to say they recognized the child.

The toddler was found about 6:30 p.m. in the 7200 block of Kester Avenue, near Sherman Way, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The officers that found her told reporters at the scene that the child was wandering near traffic with no shoes on, potentially unaccounted for hours.

Police had put out a call for public help in locating a parent or anyone else responsible for the child.

An investigation was underway into how the girl came to be wandering the streets alone and whoever was responsible for her could face charges, according to Los Angeles police Officer Tony Im.

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