Authorities search for missing 7-year-old with autism in Deltona

ORLANDO, Fla. - Deputies in Volusia County are searching for a missing 7-year-old boy with autism who ran away from his Deltona home.  

The child, identified as "Charlie," was last seen around 8 p.m. Monday evening heading north on Stillwater Avenue. He was wearing a black T-shirt and white shorts.  

Deputies in Volusia Cunty are looking for a missing 7-year-old Deltona boy.

According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, Charlie is non-verbal and may be drawn to Christmas lights or bodies of water. He is also known to climb trees.  

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Deputies have launched an extensive search, enlisting additional resources to help locate him. A reverse 911 alert has been sent to area residents, and Charlie’s photo has been shared with local businesses.  

Authorities urge anyone who sees Charlie to call 911 immediately.  

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