Overview

• Parfa, a six-year-old non-verbal boy with autism, went missing from Olinda Playspace near the Dandenong Ranges around 4:00 PM Friday.
• Family and friends searched for 30 minutes before alerting police, who launched a large-scale operation Friday evening.
• Victoria Police, SES, air wing, dog squad, and search and rescue units are combing the dense forest and nearby areas overnight.
• A photo of Parfa was released by police Friday night, urging the public to call triple zero with any sightings or information.
• The challenging terrain, including dense forest and proximity to popular trails, complicates the search efforts as operations continue.