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The mother of a 2-year-old boy found Monday night wandering on the streets near Centennial was cited for misdemeanor child abuse Tuesday, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.
Maria Ramirez-Marquez, 28, also faces questions and potential repercussions from child- services agencies, said Arapahoe County Undersheriff David Walcher.
The child was found walking along the street at 7800 E. Harvard Ave. about 6:45 p.m. about a quarter-mile from his home at 8111 E. Yale Ave.
Police searched for a parent and contacted local media. The mother called authorities at 10 p.m. to say her child was missing.
The child had no injuries and was turned over to the state Department of Human Services on Monday night.
