Three Abandoned Kids Safe Now

(CNN) -- Police said Friday that they tracked down the mother of three children -- all apparently 3 years old or younger -- who were found alone the previous morning in a vacant building in Portland, Oregon.

Police released a brief statement about noon Friday, saying, "The mother of the missing children has been located, and we thank everyone who helped with information. We do not need need any additional tips."

Authorities did not offer more details, including whether charges will be filed in the case.

Whenever something like this happens, we have to know that it happens a dozen times elsewhere and isn't caught. It's unlikely this is the first time those kids have been abandoned.  Whether this was a short-term mistake or a final exit is not known.  The kids were identified and are safe, and I will follow up on the mom whenever details are released.