Large-Scale Search Underway for Missing Autistic Boy in Weilburg

Authorities and community members are mobilized to locate a six-year-old boy last seen near the train station after leaving school on Tuesday.

A six-year-old boy from Waldbrunn, Hesse, went missing on Tuesday after leaving school around midday and was last seen on foot near the Weilburg train station.
The boy, described as Black with dark hair, wearing a striped sweater and gray jeans, is autistic, which may cause him to hide or behave unpredictably.
Police have launched a large-scale search operation involving helicopters, boats, and rescue personnel, focusing on Weilburg and surrounding areas.
Authorities have ruled out foul play and are treating the case as a non-criminal disappearance, emphasizing the boy's unique behavioral tendencies due to his autism.
The mayor and police have urged the public to assist by checking hidden areas and reporting any sightings to help locate the child as quickly as possible.