Lost Boy That Walked Into Gas Station Returned Safely to Family

Pittsburg, California police officers stand in front of the home of alleged kidnapper Phillip Garrido as they search the property in Antioch, California on Aug. 28, 2009. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

A lost boy who walked into a Pittsburg gas station on the evening of Oct. 3, was reunited with his family a few hours later, according to police.

The boy walked into the Mobil 1 gas station at 2971 Railroad Avenue around 7:30 p.m. on Oct.3, according to police. He was taken to the Pittsburg police station as officers tried to locate his family.

Police posted an update on their Facebook page around 10 p.m.Oct.3  saying an investigation determined the boy was safe and was returned to his family.

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