A 5-year-old boy was found alone at a restaurant in Temerloh, Pahang after his family accidentally left without him on July 26.
Left behind after dinner
The child was spotted at a restaurant called Selera Timur around 10pm. Members of the public noticed he was alone and contacted local authorities.
According to a Facebook post by Polis Temerloh, the boy was in good condition but unable to communicate clearly. He was estimated to be around five years old and was wearing the same clothes as seen in the shared photo.
Police took the boy into custody at the Temerloh police station while trying to trace his parents or guardian.
Family only noticed after 1.5 hours
According to Sin Chew Daily, the boy had earlier been at the restaurant with his family and several relatives. They had travelled in two separate cars.
It is believed the boy was supposed to leave with his uncle but did not board the vehicle as planned.
The family only realised the boy wasn’t with them after arriving in Kuantan’s Gambang area, approximately 1.5 hours later. They immediately turned back.
The boy’s family contacted the Temerloh police at 11.30pm and arrived at the police station around 12.40am to pick him up.
