Update: A missing 11-year-old boy with autism was found safe at the indoor pool at Cambridge High School five hours after a frantic search for him began, WFXT reports.
Police said they believed Susant Thapa left his Chelsea home and boarded a bus, traveling to Cambridge.
Original story:
Crews are reportedly searching for an 11-year-old autistic boy who reportedly disappeared from his Massachusetts home on Tuesday afternoon.
WFXT reported that Susant Thapa vanished from his Chelsea home. Thapa is non-verbal and he has an affinity for pools. Police have urged residents to check and secure their pools as it is possible that Thapa is entering yards with pools.
Search ongoing in #Chelsea for Susant Thapa, 11-year-old autistic non-verbal boy. Has navy blue shirt w/ white letters & blue Adidas pants w/stripe. Missing since 2PM from his home on Washington Ave. Seen at Garfield/Sagamore Ave at 3:40PM. He is drawn to pools. If seen call 911. pic.twitter.com/hASRl40V6G
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) September 19, 2023
Thapa was described as being 4 feet tall and having dark hair and a medium skin tone. He was reportedly last seen wearing a blue shirt with white letters and blue Adidas pants.
Anyone with information regarding Susant’s whereabouts should contact the Chelsea Police Department at 617-466-4800 or dispatch at 617-466-4662.
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[Featured image: Susant Thapa/Chelsea Police Department]
