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Independence police locate parents of wandering child

Independence police cruiser
Posted 2:06 PM, Jul 22, 2024

UPDATE, July 22 | Police say the parents of the boy were located and were reunited.

ORIGINAL REPORT | The Independence Police Department is searching for the parents of a wandering child.

At about 7 a.m. Monday, officers were called to check on a child wandering near 24 Highway and Jennings.

The child is not able to say what his last name is or what his parents' names are.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police.