Police and state authorities are investigating after a young child was found wandering outside an apartment building in Salem early Sunday morning.

Officials say a 2-year-old boy was found outside the Highland Ave Apartments. Police say the child used a chair to get out of the apartment.

A neighbor reportedly recognized the child, who was returned to the mother.

Police say the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been notified of the incident.

This is a developing story; stay with 7News for the latest details as they become available.

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