Etna, OH – Authorities are searching for a missing 3-year-old child in Licking County after the sheriff’s office issued an alert Monday afternoon.
According to the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, the child disappeared in the area of Gala Avenue SW in Etna. Officials said the child is autistic and non-verbal, which may make communication with strangers difficult.
The child was last seen wearing a black shirt with yellow. Deputies are urging residents in the area to check their yards, vehicles, and security cameras for any possible sightings.
“If you see this child or have any information, please call 911 immediately,” the sheriff’s office posted. Authorities emphasized that even small details could assist in the search and safe return.
Etna is located in western Licking County, about 20 miles east of Columbus. The sheriff’s office has not released further details on when the child was last seen but said the search is active and ongoing.
Community members are being asked to share the alert widely to help bring the child home safely.
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