Indianapolis police searching for missing 11-year-old boy with autism

Indianapolis police are asking for the public's help as they search for a missing 11-year-old boy.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Noah Stafford was last seen by his older brother at 5 a.m. Sunday.

When his father woke up at 9:50 a.m., Noah was gone. Noah suffers from autism and is considered "medium functioning," police said.

Noah is described as standing 4 foot 8 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.

Noah is believed to be wearing either a blue coat with his name embroidered on it, or a grey coat with black stripes and a hood. Police said it is unknown what color or kind of pants he may be wearing.

Police also believe Noah may be wearing red tennis shoes.

"Anyone that comes into contact with Noah Stafford, please check for any medical attention that Noah might need and contact 911 immediately," said a statement from IMPD.

Anyone with information about Noah's whereabouts should call 911, the IMPD Missing Persons Unit at 317-327-6160 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477. Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip.

Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.

Call IndyStar reporter Justin L. Mack at 317-444-6138. Follow him on Twitter: @justinlmack.

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