The boy, who had autism, disappeared after he and his mother took a nap inside the family's home in Hauser, Oregon, authorities said.

A search for a 5-year-old boy with autism who has been missing since Saturday concluded on Tuesday as officials announced that the boy was found dead less than two miles from his home.

Sheriff’s officials said that McCoy, who is autistic, may not respond when called to, but urged anyone who sees him to contact the sheriff’s office.