Leo Walker - 9yrs old autistic child missing from Live Oak, FL 8/13/14 morning

[klaasend]

http://www.news4jax.com/news/9yearold-autistic-boy-missing-in-live-oak/27456542




9-year-old autistic boy missing in Live Oak
Author: News4Jax.com Staff, webteam@wjxt.com
Published On: Aug 13 2014 12:49:52 PM EDT   Updated On: Aug 13 2014 01:32:24 PM EDT

LIVE OAK, Fla. -

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a statewide alert for a 9-year-old boy last seen early Wednesday morning in his home on Duval Street in Live Oak.

Leo Walker was last seen about 4 a.m. wearing blue shorts, a blue T-shirt and no shoes. He is described as having blond hair, blue eyes and is 4 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 87 pounds.

 

[klaasend]

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/2014/08/13/missing-child-alert-leo-walker/14003385/

Missing Child Alert: 9-year-old Leo Walker
First Coast News 4:14 p.m. EDT August 13, 2014

 

Leo is autistic and in need of immediate medical assistance, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

He was last seen in the 700 block of Duval Street wearing blue shorts, a blue t-shirt and no shoes. He's 4 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 87 pounds. He has light brown hair and blue eyes.

If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of this child, please contact FDLE or call the Live Oak Police Department at 386-330-3501 or 911.

[higherhopes]

we need to call in all the monkeys and get help cause something isn't right with this, we are a very small town and have searched everywhere, we need people to dig up some dirt cause I feel something bad has happened.

[klaasend]

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/local/2014/08/13/missing-child-florida-live-oak/14003237/

FL Missing Child Alert issued for Live Oak boy
10 News Staff, WTSP 1:12 p.m. EDT August 13, 2014

[higherhopes]

http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/local/x197389512/Missing-child-Officials-continue-search-on-foot-door-to-door

[higherhopes]

we had K9 out tracking early this morning but because of heavy rains they lost the scent and haven't been much use after that......we have 3 helicopters in the air right now with heat sensing devices and so far still nothing, now they are doing a door to door search of all homes and buildings, this is very sad......no one has seen him at all...

[klaasend]

Sorry HH, had some computer problems and had to reboot.  I'm trying to see if either of the parents have a facebook page.  Do we know the parents name?

[higherhopes]

I'm not sure of the spelling but I think its Debbie shepherd.

[grace-land]

Found these posts in the Discussion area--maybe from his aunt and sister...

http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/local/x1027625406/Missing-child-Police-searching-for-9-year-old-autistic-boy

Rose Deloach Walker · Live Oak, Florida

God pls bring my nephew home safe send prays
Reply ·  · 12 hours ago

Alexis Walker · West Carroll High School

Please find my brother!!!
Reply ·  · 2 · 9 hours ago

[klaasend]

Found these posts in the Discussion area--maybe from his aunt and sister...

http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/local/x1027625406/Missing-child-Police-searching-for-9-year-old-autistic-boy

Rose Deloach Walker · Live Oak, Florida

God pls bring my nephew home safe send prays
Reply ·  · 12 hours ago

Alexis Walker · West Carroll High School

Please find my brother!!!
Reply ·  · 2 · 9 hours ago

Thanks GraceLand - Rose's facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/rose.deloachwalker?fref=browse_search

[klaasend]

Look for Leo facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Look4leo

[grace-land]

Hope they find him soon..

http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2014-08-14/story/9-year-old-autistic-boy-remains-missing-thursday-live-oak

9-year-old autistic boy remains missing Thursday in Live Oak
Posted: August 14, 2014 - 8:01am  |  Updated: August 14, 2014 - 8:07am

 
As of 7:30 a.m. there were no new leads or sightings of Leo Walker, who was last seen at his Duval Street home in Live Oak. A possible sighting of the boy was reported Wednesday afternoon but proved fruitless, the newspaper reported. ...

[grace-land]

This article is dated August 13; however, the update might be for the 14th?

http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/x197389512/Missing-child-Officials-continue-search-on-foot-door-to-door

August 13, 2014
Missing child update 10:35 a.m: Volunteer search teams being coordinated at Coliseum

Live Oak — Those wishing to volunteer to help in the search for Leo Walker are encouraged to be at the Coliseum. They are being coordinated now.  The Coliseum is located off 11th Street in Live Oak, next to Shands Live Oak.
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Live Oak Police Sgt. Justin Bates said this morning there are no leads or no new sightings of 9-year-old Leo Walker who was last seen at his Duval Street home in Live Oak around 4 a.m. Wednesday morning. Only one possible sighting of Walker was reported to officials Wednesday afternoon, however, that proved fruitless.

Meanwhile, the FBI, FDLE, FWC and numerous local law enforcement have started back at square one, the home in which Walker shared with his family, who are being kept in seclusion for now.
 

[cw618]

an autistic child lives near me, he loves the sound of a train and water
i see a pond and RR tracks close by
https://goo.gl/maps/6pr9W

[grace-land]

August 14, 2014 Tweets
https://twitter.com/suwanneedemocra

Suwannee Democrat @suwanneedemocra     ·   1h   
Updated 10:36AM - Missing child update 10:35 a.m: Volunteer search teams being coordinated at Coliseum  http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/archive/x197389512/Missing-child-Officials-continue-search-on-foot-door-to-door …

[grace-land]

August 14, 2014 Tweets
https://twitter.com/suwanneedemocra

Suwannee Democrat @suwanneedemocra     ·   25s   
Updated 12:47PM - Missing child update 12:45p.m: Volunteers begin searching  http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/archive/x197389512/Missing-child-Officials-continue-search-on-foot-door-to-door …

http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/local/x197389512/Missing-child-Officials-continue-search-on-foot-door-to-door

August 13, 2014
Missing child update 12:45p.m: Volunteers begin searching 
No leads in missing child case

Live Oak — NOTE: This update is ongoing. All updates on Leo Walker will be posted here.

As of noon Thursday, there were about 30-35 citizen volunteers at the Coliseum to help in the search of Leo Walker. As soon as a group of 10-12 is assembled, they are sent out. They are doing grid searches. They’re going around the schools today and will end up around the Coliseum area. Department of corrections officers are going out with each group to help stay organized in the search process.

“We’re grateful for all the assistance given to us by the community. We will continue to search until all leads run out,” said Live Oak Police Lt. Keith Davis.

 He encourages anybody who has any information to call the LOPD at 386-362-7463, 911 or the emergency operations center at 386-330-3501.
 

[grace-land]

August 14, 2014 Tweets
https://twitter.com/suwanneedemocra

Suwannee Democrat @suwanneedemocra     ·   6m   
Updated 01:17PM - Missing child update 1 p.m: Police chief: Retracing our steps, taking any leads  http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/archive/x197389512/Missing-child-Officials-continue-search-on-foot-door-to-door …

[grace-land]

Four-page article with ongoing updates...

http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/local/x197389512/Missing-child-Officials-continue-search-on-foot-door-to-door

August 13, 2014
Missing child update 1 p.m: Police chief: Retracing our steps, taking any leads

Live Oak — NOTE: This update is ongoing. All updates on Leo Walker will be posted here.

Live Oak Police Chief Buddy Williams stopped by the Democrat offices Thursday afternoon and said the search continues for nine-year-old Leo Walker who was reported missing Wednesday morning around 4 a.m. from his home on East Duval Street.

“Today is just a continuation of everything we have been doing. We’re retracing our steps and taking any new leads,” Williams said. “We’ve received several new leads this morning. We will trace all new leads until they are confirmed or negated.”

Beginning this morning, local residents have made their way to the Suwannee Coliseum to join the search efforts. The civilian volunteer teams are searching on foot and handling whatever tasks that need to be done through coordinated efforts of local law enforcement, Williams said.

 Helicopters have also been canvassing the ground from the air with the use of technology such as  infrared cameras.

While all areas are being searched, Williams said they are also conducting an investigation to aid in their search.

“We’re currently investigating the situation and investigating neighbors and family members,” Williams said. “We want to make sure all avenues are covered.”

Williams said the FBI, FDLE and sheriff’s offices from Suwannee, Columbia, Marion, Lafayette and Hamilton counties are participating in the search. The Florida Wildlife Conservation, St. Johns County Customs and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children have also volunteered. He also said the Third Circuit State Attorney’s Office is on standby as needed.

According to Williams, Alachua County will be on standby on Friday with their chopper if needed. FWC and diving teams have been on hand and Williams confirmed all bodies of water within the area have been searched.
 
Live Oak —

The Live Oak Police Department is still searching for leads. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 386-362-7463 or the emergency operations center at 386-330-3501.

“All leads are being handled immediately,” Williams said. “We’re in active search mode and we’re hoping for a good outcome.”

Walker was last seen around the 700 block of East Duval Street. Walker has blonde hair, blue eyes, and was wearing blue shorts and no shoes. He is autistic.

Based on the information that has been given to Williams, he said Walker will speak, but he has a limited vocabulary. Williams said If you have someone who fits Walker’s description, please call 911 immediately.
 

[MuffyBee]

I hope Leo can be found soon. 

[Nut44x4]