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