Search continues for 7-year-old Kodiak boy – Alaska Public Media

As of Friday afternoon, K9 groups have been nonetheless looking out Kodiak for 7-year-old Sawyer Cipolla, who went lacking practically per week in the past.

Cipolla is autistic and doesn’t reply to his first identify. He was reported lacking final Saturday afternoon after he disappeared close to his house in a closely wooded a part of the island.

Greater than a dozen businesses — together with native legislation enforcement, U.S. Navy Seals and members of the Coast Guard — have participated within the search effort. Almost 1,000 neighborhood volunteers have additionally joined the search, in response to Alaska State Troopers, which is main the investigation.

Brokers from the FBI’s Anchorage Area Workplace have been additionally deployed to help within the ongoing search.

A “Seek for Sawyer” Fb web page has been set as much as give updates on the case.

Anybody who thinks they might have seen Cipolla ought to name the troopers in Kodiak. Their quantity is 907-486-4121.

Cipolla was final seen sporting grey pants, an Below Armour model camouflage hoodie and climbing boots, in response to troopers. He’s white with brown hair and brown eyes, and is 4 and a half ft tall.