The search for a missing Phelps County boy with autism is still ongoing.
Police say 13-year-old Johnathan Shay has been missing since Thursday.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, fire departments and the Eureka Search and Rescue team are still in St. James searching for Shay.
The command center that was set up in St. James was moved back to Rolla at the Sheriff’s Department on Monday.
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Shay’s family says a shoe and footprints were found, but they did not belong to the boy.
According to Sergeant George Arnold of the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, the National Center for Exploited Children from Washington D.C. has now offered their services in the search.
Arnold says they will help by placing posters in a regional and national basis, and help get his picture out there in hopes that someone will recognize Shay.
Arnold says the National Center for Exploited Children will also assist by offering counseling for family members.
The Phelps County Sheriff’s Department and JoHnathan’s family said this is not the first time he has run off, and they say they know from experience that he will be hard to find.
Shay’s family says the boy has excellent survival skills, but they say not having his medication could affect his decision-making.
Sheriff Richard Lisenbe says that foul play is not suspected.
The search is still ongoing. Tuesday’s search will include Dry Fork Creek, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol Marine Division will assist.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department at 573-308-1213.
