A 7-year-old boy ran away from his home in The Falls subdivision off Butler Bridge Road in Newton County, prompting a countywide alert.
Elias Floyd was reported missing from his home along Freeman Way, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
The young boy is described as 3-feet tall and weighing about 50 pounds.
According to investigators, he is homeschooled and was last seen at the residence at about 1 p.m.
Investigators say Elias’ guardian works from home and contacted deputies after discovering he was not answering.
He was last seen wearing a gray short-sleeve T-shirt with blue PAW Patrol pants. Deputies said he was not wearing shoes and had on black socks.
Officials noted that Floyd likes water areas and Christmas lights.
Manning Lake and Freeman Creek
It was not immediately clear how long he had been missing before his absence was reported to police.
His direction of travel was not immediately known.
Anyone who recognizes Elias or has information that could help locate him is asked to contact Investigator Threets at 678-625-1400 or email ethreets@newtonsheriffga.org
