The search continues for a 5-year-old Oregon boy who vanished last week.
The Coos County Sherriff’s Office said Joshua McCoy had taken a with his mother in Hauser on Saturday. McCoy’s mother woke up from the nap and realized her son was missing, according to KPIC.
“I don’t think it [McCoy’s disappearance] was reported until later that evening after dark. We started [Saturday] around 11:30 until the sun came up. They were out there searching and they did a pretty comprehensive gray pattern see arch [Sunday],” Sheriff Gabe Fabrizio said.
NBC reported that McCoy has autism and may not respond when called. Coos County police Deputy Jeff Lee said a pond near his home was drained amid their ongoing search.
McCoy was described as standing 3 feet, 6 inches tall, weighing 50 to 60 pounds, and having brown hair and brown eyes.
Police have said they have recovered “some clues” but “nothing definitive.” The nature of what they found was not disclosed.
For the latest true crime and justice news, subscribe to the ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’ podcast.
[Feature Photo: Coos County police]