UPDATE: The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office reported just before 5 p.m. that the boy’s mother had been located.

EARLIER: Authorities are searching for the parents of guardians of a young boy who was found alone Friday afternoon in Millbrook.

The boy, who appears to be about 3 years old, was found at 2:20 p.m. in the 2800 block of Charmwood Drive near Main Street.

Authorities said the boy was wearing dark jogging pants, Croc shoes and no shirt. He was accompanied by a Pitbull puppy.

Police have not been able to locate his family. He is being cared for by police as the search for his guardians continues.

DHR had been notified.

Anyone with information is asked to call 334-285-6832.