Police are appealing for information after a small child was found in Merrylands West early this morning, NSW Police say.
Shortly after 2.30am tomorrow, police were called to the vicinity of Lucy Street by a resident who heard crying noises.
Subsequently the concerned resident went outside and located a child who appeared to be distressed and was alone.
The resident contacted police and officers from Holroyd Local Area Command attended and commenced investigations. The officers searched surrounding streets but were unable to locate parents or carers of the child.
The boy was taken to Merrylands Police Station where he is being cared for by the officers. Other Government agencies have been informed.
Police are now trying to contact the parents or carers of the boy and have released a description of the child.
He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance and between 2 and 3 years of age.
The boy has black hair which is quite long at the front and brown eyes.
He was wearing a white singlet, blue and black fleece jumper with a panda bear motif.
The boy wore grey track pants which were rolled up just below his knees and white, grey and blue socks.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Merrylands Police Station on (02) 9897 4899 or Crime Stoppers.
