2-Year-Old CT Boy Found Wandering Alone In The Street: Police

TORRINGTON, CT — A 2-year-old local boy was spotted wandering alone in the street just after midnight Wednesday near Lovers Lane and Goshen Road, according to Torrington police.

Officers found the child after Torrington resident William Haygood, who was driving in the area, alerted authorities. The nearby Brookdale Assisted Living facility also assisted in finding the boy.

"The child was taken to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital for evaluation," wrote Torrington police in a Facebook post. "Besides being wet, the child was in good health."

Officers checked the immediate area, knocked on doors and sent out a reverse 911 call to determine the child's identity.

"At approximately 5:00 a.m., a resident at the apartments at 187 Lovers Lane reported her child missing and the front door being wide open. We were able to reconnect the child with the family and it was discovered that the child had crawled out of bed and wandered out of the apartment complex on his own."

The state Department of Children and Families was notified and is investigating the incident.

"There was no foul play or criminal aspect to this case and no criminal charges will be filed at this time," wrote police, adding that the department and the family "are extremely appreciative" to Haygood and Brookdale Assisted Living for their efforts.

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