Crime & Safety

Parents of Boy, 10, Walking Highway Alone at Night, Found

Jonathan Frances was found at the Forsyth-Fulton county line near the city of Milton.

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The parents of a 10-year-old boy spotted walking a Forsyth County highway alone around 11 atΒ night have been found, according to the sheriff's office.

Original Report

Forsyth County sheriff's authorities say deputies last night found a child walking alone on Atlanta Highway.

Jonathan Frances, 10, was at theΒ Forsyth County and Fulton County line near the city of Milton. He told police about 11 p.m. thatΒ he just moved from New York andΒ doesn't know where he lives, but authorities believe a history of domestic violence in the Frances' home may have led him to run away, WSB-TV reports.

More than 12 hours later, no has come forward to claim the boy.Β If you recognize him, call Forsyth County 911 or 770-781-3087.


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