CAMILLUS, N.Y. — By CNY Community News
UPDATE – 10:35 AM, May 12, 2025
The missing three-year-old child has been located safe and unharmed, according to the Camillus Police Department.
In a statement posted to social media, the department wrote:
“The child has been located safe, and we cannot thank the incredible response from our partner emergency services enough for all their help. It is a true testament to teamwork that this young boy was found safe and unharmed.”
Multiple agencies, including Camillus Police, New York State Police, Fairmount Fire Department, and WAVES Ambulance, responded quickly and worked together throughout the morning to bring the child home safely.
No further details have been released at this time.
Original Article:
Emergency crews in the Town of Camillus are actively searching for a missing three-year-old autistic boy last seen early Monday morning near Milton Avenue and Hinsdale Road. The child is described as nonverbal and considered endangered due to his age and medical needs.
According to dispatch data, the Camillus Police Department first responded to the report of a missing person at approximately 6:21 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025. The New York State Police, Fairmount Fire Department, and WAVES Ambulance have since joined the search effort, with multiple emergency calls related to the incident logged throughout the morning.
In a public statement issued on social media, the Camillus Police Department posted:
🚨 Community Alert 🚨
We are currently searching for a missing endangered three-year-old autistic nonverbal male in the area of Milton Ave & Hinsdale Rd.
He is described as approximately 4 feet tall, 50 pounds, light-skinned Black male with brown hair and brown eyes.
Call 911 immediately if seen.
— @CamillusPolice
The boy's last known location was in a residential area near busy roadways, prompting concern from both law enforcement and first responders.
Authorities are urging area residents to check their yards, sheds, and surveillance cameras and to report any sightings or unusual activity to 911 as soon as possible.
