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Mother of Wandering Child Found on Miami Beach Located: Police

The mother of a young boy who was found wandering alone on Miami Beach Tuesday had been located, police said.

Miami Beach Police said they received a 911 call after the boy, who appears to be about 4 years old, was found alone in the area of 27th Street and Sheridan Avenue around noon.

The boy had no shirt or shoes on and was scared, police said.

Officials said that the boy's mother was in contact with police after they shared his photo on social media.

Police said it may be an accident and it's unknown if any charges may be filed. They added that the Department of Children and Families is involved in the investigation.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Please check back for updates. 

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