Released September 19 at 8:58 AM (awaiting update):

The sheriff’s office is currently searching for a missing 2 year old white male child in the area of Linda Lake Lane, near CR 210. The child was last seen at approx 0700 at the family residence and is believed to have walked outside through an open door. The child as wearing an orange shirt and a diaper when last seen and reportedly has special needs.

Currently, numerous deputies are searching on foot, aviation resources are overhead, Bloodhounds from JSO have responded and SJSO Sheriff’s Office divers are responding to search area ponds. A Code Red alert phone message has been placed to approx 500 area homes to alert them of our activity and to be aware of the missing child.

If you see the child, call 1-800-346-7596.

Source: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office