Toddler found safe after Tuesday incident

<span>A 3-year-old male toddler was found safe Tuesday morning a half-mile from his house near Walsh after being reported missing.</span>

<span>Chief Deputy Jarrod Peters, with the Randolph County Sheriff's office, told the Herald Tribune today that no names will be released until the investigation is complete.</span>

<span> "We got the call at 10:50 a.m. and he was found at 11:10 a.m.," Peters said. "He was found at Walter Lane and Schuline Road."</span>

<span>Peters said the toddler was found unharmed. He was found by Evansville resident Kevin Long, who was driving along Schuline Road.</span>

<span>The Evansville and Baldwin fire departments were paged out to aid in the search, which included representatives from the Illinois State Police, sheriff's office and MedStar Ambulance.</span>

<span>Peters said the Chester Police Department's canine officer, Sabo, was requested to help as well.</span>

<span>"We did inquire about their canine," Peters said. "He was in route when the child was found. That's another reason why we're getting our canine in August."</span>

<span>First responders were told the child had gone into the woods and had not been seen for 15 minutes. They were also advised that there was water on the property.</span>

<span>The Herald Tribune will have further updates on this story as they become available.</span>