Found Deceased MD - Miles McMahon, 5, seen in his front yard, no pants or shoes, non-verbal, autistic, Waldorf, 13 Oct 2024

[GuyfromCanada]

Press Release: Critical Missing 5-Year-Old from Bannister Neighborhood in Waldorf / Missing Child has Autism and is Non-Verbal:

On October 13 at 11 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of St. Pauls Drive in Waldorf for the report of a missing child.

Home security footage showed Miles McMahon, age 5, leaving the house and skipping in his front yard.

He was wearing a red T-shirt, no pants, and no shoes. Family members searched the area and contacted 9-1-1 when they could not locate him.

Officers established a perimeter and immediately focused their attention on ponds and bodies of water nearby.

The CCSO Search Management Team responded and established trained search teams using specialized apps for tracking. Members of the UAS (drone) Team and Maryland State Police Trooper 2 were activated and members of the La Plata Police and the Charles County Dive Team responded. Police K9 and bloodhounds are continuing to track the area.

The CCSO asks anyone in the area to search their yard, pool, sheds, shrubs, trees, small hiding places, etc. People who check their neighborhoods are asked to stay on sidewalks where possible, not enter anyone’s yard, and stay clear of where the search team is working which is primarily in the area of St. Pauls Drive and Piney Church Road.

Residents are also asked to check their home security cameras for any activity and to contact the Sheriff’s Office if they have relative footage. As night approaches, visibility decreases; please remain vigilant and report any sightings immediately. Also, consider keeping exterior lights on to aid in visibility for search efforts. The CCSO urges everyone to remain vigilant as searchers continue to look for Miles. Anyone with information should call 9-1-1.

NOTE: There is not one specific location for searchers to meet as we have a designated search team in a specific area near St. Pauls and Piney Church with active K9s and other resources. Miles could be hiding or be afraid of the commotion.

For people living in the area, please turn on your porch lights and backyard lights. For those searching outside the perimeter, please be cautious and call 9-1-1 with relative info. We have an amazing community and it's clear everyone cares so much. Please continue to share this post.

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Update: Critical Missing 5-Year Old Non Verbal Bannister Neighborhood - The BayNet

UPDATE – Search for Missing 5-year-old Miles ends tragically UPDATE: As of 5pm Miles has not been found. Please check your home cameras, trees, yards, and bodies of water. Searchers and K9 are actively searching as well as divers. If you are in the area please look for Miles! An additional...

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[GuyfromCanada]

The weather will be in mid 60s overnight. Miles has been missing for over 12 hours already. I really hope that he'll be found safe very soon.

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[GuyfromCanada]

Sad news.

After hours of searching for Miles McMahon, age 5, unfortunately, he was located in a pond, not too far from his house a short time ago and was deceased.

The pond and the area surrounding it had been our primary focus. Although the pond had been searched earlier in the day by another unit, the Maryland State Police dive team responded this evening to check the pond again and found Miles.

We are heartbroken along with Miles’ family and all of you. Please keep Miles and his family in your thoughts and prayers as well as all first responders and all of those who assisted

We will provide more updates when they become available.

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