5-year-old boy seen running in traffic in north Harris County

Harris County authorities responded to north Houston after reports of a 5-year-old running in the street.

According to Constable Mark Herman, they received a call about a welfare check in the 4900 block of Spring Cypress Road after a caller said there was a 5-year-old boy in boxers running in the street facing traffic.

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Officials said the child appeared to be nonverbal.

The Precinct 4 Constable's Office later reported they located the child's babysitter and the young boy was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Constable deputies say the 5-year-old's parents were located and they are making contact with them.

No other information has been released at this time.

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