Desperate search for missing non-verbal autistic teenager, 13, after he disappeared from his family home
A desperate search is underway for a non-verbal teenager with autism who disappeared from his family home.
Leis Courtney, 13, was last seen at his home in the Brisbane Water area of the NSW Central Coast at about 7.30pm on Wednesday, and hasn't been seen since.
Police hold grave concerns for his welfare due to his young age and his autism.
Leis Courtney, 13, was last seen at his home in the Brisbane Water area of the NSW Central Coast at about 7.30pm on Wednesday, and hasn't been seen since
Police hold grave concerns for his welfare due to his young age and his autism. Pictured: a member of the community involved in the search
A search of the area has been conducted involving officers from Brisbane Water Police District, Marine Area Command and members from the local community.
The search was suspended on Wednesday night and resumed this morning.
Locals have been advised to call the teenager 'Leify' if they find him.
'His mum said to say to him 'It's sleepy time head on your pillow clean your teeth',' a local community group advised.
Leis is a while male, about 160cm tall with a slim build, shaggy blond hair, and a fair complexion.
He was last seen wearing a grey singlet and short, and sneakers with fluorescent green laces.
Anyone who knows of Leis' whereabouts is urged to call Brisbane Water Police.
State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service personnel are seen taking part in a search in Mooney Mooney on the NSW Central Coast
A large-scale search has resumed this morning for missing 13-year-old Leif Courtney