Overview

• An 11-year-old non-verbal autistic boy ran away from his family at a supermarket in Santee on March 9 and was later found wandering on State Route 52.
• Off-duty dispatcher Shiloh Corbet spotted the boy near the freeway, alerted the Sheriff's Communications Center, and followed him while relaying critical updates to on-duty dispatchers.
• Deputies Cody Green and Michael Moser intercepted the boy as he ran along active freeway lanes, safely removing him and reuniting him with his family without injuries reported.
• The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office released video footage of the rescue and recognized Corbet, Green, and Moser with Exemplary Performance Awards for their efforts.
• The department also used the event to promote its Take Me Home program, which aids in locating vulnerable individuals, as part of Autism Acceptance Month awareness initiatives.