JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A young child who had been discovered wandering alone was safely returned to their family, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

By approximately 8 a.m., authorities confirmed the child’s identity and facilitated the reunion with the grateful family.

“We appreciate everyone who assisted in spreading the message,” the JSO expressed in a Facebook post.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage community support in similar situations, emphasizing the importance of public assistance when locating missing children.

JSO says officers found a child, who appears to be 4-6 years old, around 2:40 a.m. in the area of Gate Parkway North and Shiloh Mill Boulevard.

Officials say they are 3-feet, 11 inches tall, 40-50 pounds, has hazel eyes and shaved head. They were also wearing a white shirt and blue sweatpants when they found them.

If you know who this child is, you are asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.