Infant boy found abandoned in car seat in Southeast Houston identified

Police say a young boy who was found in a car seat in Southeast Houston has been identified.

Authorities released a photo of the boy on Thursday in hopes that someone could help to identify the child, who was believed to be between the ages of six months to a year old.

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Police say the child was found around 6:30 a.m. Thursday in a car seat wearing a white and blue striped shirt and blue pants.

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On Friday, police said the child had been identified and was placed in CPS custody. No additional information was released, but police say the investigation is ongoing.

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