MODESTO, CA — A California teen was praised Tuesday for saving a toddler he found roaming the streets. Modesto Police wrote on Facebook that Adrian Castro, 13, called police after he found 2-year-old girl in the middle of a street when a car approached.<\/p>\n
“Adrian quickly acted and grabbed the child,” police wrote on the social media website. “He was unable to locate an adult around so he called 911.” <\/p>\n
Police officers later learned the toddler figured out how to open the front door to her home and “left the mother terrified, frantically searching for her child. “<\/p>\n
Adrian was recognized by the Police Department with gifts of appreciation and a “citizen challenge coin,” police wrote. <\/p>\n
“We are proud of this guy and think he is a true hero!” police wrote. <\/p>\n
The Facebook post went viral after the Police Department shared it, receiving more than 5,000 likes and 260 comments.<\/p>\n
Adrian’s mother also commented.<\/p>\n
“I am so happy my son kept that little one safe,” Lupita Castro wrote. “He is an awesome & good kid.”<\/p>\n
Karen Julio wrote, “We need more like this young man!”<\/p>\n
Brandon Biagi wrote, “Parenting done right!!! Good job young man!!”<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Modesto Police Department<\/em><\/p>\n