OTTUMWA, Iowa —

Law enforcement and first responders are searching for a missing 6-year-old boy who they say is autistic and nonverbal.

The Wapello County Sheriff's Office says it is searching the 21000 block of Power Plant Road, west of the Chillicothe Power Plant, in search of 6-year-old Gus. They say Gus is believed to have walked out of his home unnoticed and was last seen wearing only a diaper.

The sheriff's office urges anyone in the area to be alert and check their property, outbuildings, vehicles and nearby areas.

If you see Gus, call 911 immediately.

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