Autism Amber Alert: Missing with Autism: Scotty Meyer (5) near Prescott, Wis

AMBER Alerts are distributed via commercial radio stations, satellite radio, television stations, and cable TV by the Emergency Alert System and NOAA Weather Radio for child abductions only! Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder are NOT included in the criteria for issuing an Amber Alert. This really needs to change.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Missing with Autism: Scotty Meyer (5) near Prescott, Wis

5-year-old boy missing near Prescott, Wis. - TwinCities.com

Police are searching for a 5-year-old non-verbal boy who went missing near Prescott, Wis., shortly before noon Tuesday, July 3.

Scott Meyer, who goes by the name "Scotty," was reported missing from N4842 1165th St. in the town of Oak Grove. Scott has autism. He's described as 3-feet-tall with blond hair and a buzz cut and was last seen wearing green shorts and no shirt, according to the Pierce County sheriff's office.

Anyone who has information should call the sheriff's office at 715-273-5051.

The public can aid in the search by reporting to N4842 1165th St. in the town of Oak Grove, the sheriff's office said.

Several agencies from Minnesota and Wisconsin are assisting in the search.

Andy Rathbun can be reached at 651-228-2121. Follow him at twitter.com/andyrathbun.