Boy found wandering alone outside store is reunited with family, Maryland police say

Update: The child found wandering alone outside of a supermarket in Maryland was reunited with his family within about two hours, police say.

“He was very happy,” according to police.

Original story

A young boy was found wandering alone outside of a Maryland supermarket, and now police are trying to find his family.

The boy was found in front of Universal Super Market on Flower Avenue in Takoma Park at about 10:45 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday, March 2, according to a post from the city’s police department.

A photo of the boy shared by police about 45 minutes after he was found shows him in a black shirt, khaki pants and yellow truck slippers.

If you know who he is, Takoma Park Police ask that you call the department at 301-270-1100.

Takoma Park is a suburb north of Washington D.C. and about 30 miles southwest of Baltimore.

This story was originally published March 2, 2022 at 9:43 AM with the headline "Boy found wandering alone outside store is reunited with family, Maryland police say."