Critical Missing 5-Year-Old from Bannister Neighborhood in Waldorf / Missing child has Autism and is Non-Verbal: On October 13 at 11 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of St. Pauls Drive in Waldorf for the report of a missing child. Home security footage showed Miles McMahon, age 5, leaving the house and skipping in his front yard. He was wearing a red T-shirt, no pants, and no shoes. Family members searched the area and contacted 9-1-1 when they could not locate him. Officers established a perimeter and immediately focused their attention on ponds and bodies of water nearby. The CCSO Search Management Team responded and established trained search teams using specialized apps for tracking. Members of the UAS (drone) Team and Maryland State Police Trooper 2 were activated and members of the La Plata Police and the Charles County Dive Team responded. Police K9 and bloodhounds are continuing to track the area. The CCSO asks anyone in the area to search their yard, pool, sheds, shrubs, trees, small hiding places, etc. People who check their neighborhoods are asked to stay on sidewalks where possible, not enter anyone’s yard, and stay clear of where the search team is working which is primarily in the area of St. Pauls Drive and Piney Church Road. Residents are also asked to check their home security cameras for any activity and to contact the Sheriff’s Office if they have relative footage. As night approaches, visibility decreases; please remain vigilant and report any sightings immediately. Also, consider keeping exterior lights on to aid in visibility for search efforts. The CCSO urges everyone to remain vigilant as searchers continue to look for Miles. Anyone with information should call 9-1-1.
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