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Drivers on Belfast Drive in Gastonia saw a frightening sight Thursday: a toddler walking through traffic.<\/p>\n

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The boy, who has not been identified, was nearly hit by a car. A concerned driver called the police where officers brought him to the station.<\/p>\n

In a Facebook post<\/a>, officials said the child may have special needs and is estimated to be 3- to 4-years-old. The father has since been located, Gastonia police said.<\/p>\n

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Officers cared for the boy while they tried to locate his family and learned he has a favorite snack: cheese crackers.<\/p>\n

Initially unable to find his family, police said the boy was moved into the custody of the Department of Social Services. DSS will now conduct an investigation and determine next steps.<\/p>\n

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