2 toddlers found walking alone overnight in South Shore, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two toddlers were found walking alone in the cold early Wednesday morning in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, according to CPD.

A driver in the 7200-block of South Jeffery Boulevard saw the girl and boy, about 2 and 3 years old, and alerted authorities about 12:30 a.m.

The girl was wearing a coat and boots, but the boy had no coat, Chicago police said. Police said the children were unable to tell officers their names.

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They were taken to Comer Children's Hospital and are expected to be OK.

DCFS has been notified and a family member of the pair was contacted, Chicago police said.