Deltona 7-Year-Old Found Deceased In Water After Running From Home

Date Added: November 25, 2024 9:02 pm

***Update #5***

We are saddened to report that we have recovered Charlie’s body from the water. This is the tragic outcome we all worked so hard hoping would not come to pass. We appreciate all the shares, the community support and the assistance from all our partner agencies in this effort.

***Update #4***

The search is still active this morning. As of this post (approx. 7:20 a.m.) there is no new information to report as deputies and assisting agencies continue to search the area.

***Update #3***

Deputies will keep searching through the predawn hours and into the morning. There are no updates to report at this time (approx. 1:50 a.m.), but we will continue to check out all tips and thoroughly search the area. Thank you to all our partner agencies who have joined in the search, and everyone who’s sharing this post and spreading the word.

***Update #2***

Units are continuing a thorough search on the ground and from the air, with additional help from our surrounding agencies. Lombardy Drive is closed in the area of Firefighters Park. We are checking out every tip that comes in and will continue to update with any significant information.

***Update #1***

We have K-9s on the ground assisting in the search. Additional foot traffic in the area may affect their ability to track.

We do appreciate everyone who came out to help - but if you can stay in your vehicles and out of the K-9 units’ path, that would be a huge help as well!

As soon as we have new information to report, we will post it here asap.

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Lost child: City of Deltona, Florida area

Deputies are looking for a missing 7-year-old boy who has autism and ran off from home this evening.

Charlie ran north on Stillwater Avenue, Deltona, around 8 p.m. He was wearing a black T-shirt and white/grey shorts.

Charlie is non-verbal and may be attracted to Christmas lights as well as bodies of water. He has also been known to climb up trees.

Deputies are actively searching the area and bringing in additional resources to aid in the search. A reverse 911 call has been sent to area residents and Charlie’s photo has been provided to area businesses.

If you see Charlie please call us on 911. Thanks all!