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Nonverbal boy found walking alone, police locate his family
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points Anyone with information about the boy or his guardians is asked to contact the police by calling 911 or 770-724-7710. A young boy, believed to be around 8 years old, was found alone on Monday afternoon.
A young boy, believed to be around 8 years old, was found alone on Monday afternoon. He appears to be non-verbal. Authorities are seeking the public's help to identify him and locate his guardians.
The boy was discovered at a specific location, and police were called to the scene. Further details about the circumstances of his discovery are available from the DeKalb County Police Department.
Anyone with information about the boy or his guardians is asked to contact the police by calling 911 or 770-724-7710. Additional information can be found through the WSB-TV News app or website.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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