Young girl found outside alone early Wednesday morning in Crafton Heights area, police say

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police are investigating after a child was found alone overnight in the city’s Crafton Heights neighborhood.

Police say the young girl was found outside in sandals on the 900 block of Woodlow Street by a man on his way to work. He put the girl in his vehicle to stay warm until officers arrived.

The girl, who police estimate to be three or four years old, was taken to Children’s Hospital in stable condition. She was evaluated by doctors and placed in the custody of CYF.