{"id":200815,"date":"2026-03-21T22:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T22:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/200815\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T22:55:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T22:55:08","slug":"maitland-officials-search-for-13-year-old-with-autism-near-lake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/200815\/","title":{"rendered":"Maitland officials search for 13-year-old with autism near lake"},"content":{"rendered":"

MAITLAND, Fla. – Officials with the Maitland Fire Rescue Department are searching for a child with autism who went missing Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Rescue units were initially called out to the area of S Lake Sybelia Drive and Windgrove Trail around 4:13 p.m. near Lake Sybelia.<\/p>\n

Officials said 13-year-old Na’Sean Kirkland and his brother left their home around 1:30 p.m. Na’Sean’s brother has since been located.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Na’Sean Kirkland. (Maitland Police Department photo) <\/p>\n

Na’Sean’s parents said he has limited swimming capabilities and is considered endangered. He is listed as 5 foot 5 inches and weighing 95 pounds. He was last seen with a black shirt and gray shorts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Officials said Na’Sean may not respond to verbal commands and may flee when aproached.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information about Na’Sean’s whereabouts is urged to call Maitland officials at 689-444-7945.<\/p>\n

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