DELTONA, Fla. — Law enforcement are on the ground in Deltona, searching for a missing 7-year-old boy named Charlie Newton, which officials released his last name on Tuesday morning.

Officials say he has been missing since about 8 p.m. Monday.

Charlie has autism and is nonverbal.

He was last seen around Stillwater Avenue in Deltona wearing a black T-shirt and shorts.

Deputies say he may be attracted to Christmas lights, bodies of water or climb up trees.

If anyone sees Charlie they are urged to call 911 immediately.

As of 10 p.m., Monday, K-9 units have been on the ground searching and law enforcement has been asking people to avoid they're path as it may affect their ability to track.