The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Missing Child Alert for a 13-year-old boy with autism who has gone missing.
According to reports from News Channel 8, the child, Na’Sean Kirkland, was last observed around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in Maitland. He had left home accompanied by his brother; however, his brother later returned without Na’Sean and was unsure of his whereabouts.
Family members have informed authorities that Na’Sean, who is non-verbal, has a strong attraction to water and left home without wearing shoes.
Na’Sean is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet tall and weighing about 95 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing gray shorts and a black shirt with green lettering.
If anyone has any information regarding Na’Sean’s whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Maitland Police Department at (407) 539-6262 or dial 911 immediately.
The story is developing. Check back for updates.
[Feature Photo via Florida Department of Law Enforcement]