Child Found Wandering Topeka Streets Returned To Mother

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Posted: 10:16 AM Jul 2, 2009
Last Updated: 11:56 AM Jul 2, 2009
Reporter: 13 News

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Topeka (WIBW) - A five-year old boy found wandering Topeka's streets early Thursday morning has been reunited with his mother.

Topeka Police say a passerby spotted the child just before 5 am in the area of Munson and Lane Streets. Officers determined the child's name was Connor, but couldn't determine his last name or address.

Police took the child to Juvenile Intake, then asked for public help in locating a parent or guardian.

Just after 6am, Topeka Police say a woman contacted them, saying she had a son named Connor. Turned out, the child found on the street was her son. Police say it appears the child was being watched by a babysitter when he somehow got out of the house.

Further circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated. The child was released to his mother.

Police say they will forward reports to SRS and to the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office Family Law Division for review.

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Posted by: Candace Location: Topeka on Jul 3, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Sorry, but it doesn't sound like Darin has kids!!!

Posted by: Jane Location: Topeka on Jul 2, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Hey Darin.. I know its hard to believe but some people actually work that early.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 2, 2009 at 12:28 PM
i know my son is three and is facinated by knowing how to exit our home himself ... i think it is possible that he let him self out especially at 5years old.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: JC on Jul 2, 2009 at 12:20 PM
DUH RE-READ THE STORY "Police say it appears the child was being watched by a babysitter when he somehow got out of the house."

Posted by: Darin Location: Burlingame on Jul 2, 2009 at 10:52 AM
What is a 5 year old doing up at 5 am?

Posted by: gs Location: ks on Jul 2, 2009 at 10:20 AM
This is exactly why we've taught our son his first and last name. He just turned 4 and has his full name down. He also knows where both of us work even if he doesn't always remember our first names.