Search underway for missing 15-year-old autistic boy in Baldwin County

Deputies say 15-year-old Jeffrey Epps was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and gray shorts.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County deputies and fire crews are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy last seen in the area of Torrance Road, according to social media posts from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and Baldwin County Fire Rescue.

The sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post that Jeffrey Epps is a “Non-Verbal autistic male” who was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and gray shorts. Deputies are asking anyone who sees him to call the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 445-4891.

Baldwin County Fire Rescue shared the post and said crews are assisting with the search.

“Please call 911 if you see this young man,” the post said. “Fire crews are currently on the scene, assisting with this search. Drones, Side by Sides, and crews are currently searching the entire area.”

Deputies have not released additional details on the circumstances of Epps’ disappearance.