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EDMONTON — A frantic search for a missing three-year-old boy in northeast Edmonton came to a happy conclusion Friday morning, when the child was found safe and unharmed.

At 9 a.m. MST the Edmonton Police Service issued a plea to help find the child, who was last seen near Victoria Trail and Hooke Road around 1:30 a.m.

It is alleged the toddler was in the care of a family member, who suffered a medical episode. The family member was treated and transported to hospital by EMS.

Police believe a bystander took the 3-year-old boy into her care. Police didn’t suspect foul play, but said there were concerns for the child’s well-being due to his age.

Around 10:45 a.m. police said the child had been found safe and unharmed.

Editor’s Note: This story was updated to remove the child’s name, photo and description.

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