Search Intensifies for Missing Non-Verbal Boy

Volunteers and emergency personnel in West Chester Township, Ohio, are actively searching for 7-year-old Joshua Altheef Jr., who has autism and is non-verbal. He was last seen around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday near his home on Wyndtree Drive, wearing a tan shirt, tan pants, black New Balance shoes, and a jacket. Authorities, including local and federal law enforcement, have utilized drones and are urging residents to check their properties for any signs of Joshua. The search, which paused at 3 a.m., resumed Thursday morning with volunteers gathering at Mulhauser Barn in Beckett Park. Joshua is known to be attracted to water and parks, and officials have asked anyone with information to contact 911 or call 513-777-2231. This situation has prompted a large community response, with numerous resources deployed to aid in the search.