Anchorage Toddler Found Wandering In Street

The mother has been arrested on an outstanding warrent, and the child remained in state custody Wednesday night.

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Story Created: Sep 22, 2011 at 1:56 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Sep 22, 2011 at 1:56 PM AKDT

An unidentified toddler wandering in the road near Hanes Street and the Old Seward Highway yesterday sent police scrambling to find his parents or guardians.

The boy, believed to be around 18 months old, was first spotted by a passer-by around 1 p.m.

Police where unable to locate his parents or other guardian in the area, and he was taken into state custody.

Shortly thereafter, police said they located the mother, who claimed to have switched medications and fallen asleep.

The mother has been arrested on an outstanding warrent, and the child remained in state custody Wednesday night.

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WHERE WAS THE LAZY ADULT? said on Thursday, Nov 24 at 9:39 AM

Out spending her welfare check? Watching her favorite t.v. program? Those KIND never change. Totally bums.

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CHILD NEGLIGENCE FOR SURE said on Friday, Sep 23 at 6:39 AM

She was on drugs no doubt, and should never get that poor baby back.If she is on Welfare ( most likely) should have it taken away.Disgusting piece of humanity.

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