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Young child found running around Toronto intersection reunited with mother

The intersection of Coxwell and Danforth avenues. File / Google Streetview

After releasing an appeal for help identifying a young boy who was found running around an east-end Toronto intersection late Wednesday, police say the boy has been reunited with his mother.

A police spokesperson told Global News officers were called by residents who said the boy was running around the intersection of Coxwell and Danforth avenues just before 10 p.m.

The spokesperson said officers were able to get to the intersection quickly after and tried doorknocking at homes nearby in an effort to find his parent(s) or guardian(s).

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The representative noted the child was found in good health and no injuries.

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Officers posted a picture of the boy on social media late Wednesday in an effort to gather tips.

Just before midnight, police posted an update on Twitter to say the child was reunited with his mother.

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