Syrian boy found wandering in Sharjah reunited with parents


Salam Al Amir
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SHARJAH // A five-year-old who walked out of his home while his parents slept has returned to his family safe and sound.

A policeman found the Syrian child wandering around Al Qasba on Sunday morning before taking him to a local police station.

His photo was circulated on social media in an attempt to locate his parents, to no avail.

The following morning, however, father and son were reunited after a missings person report was filed.

salamir@thenational.ae

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