India, July 16 -- A 5-year-old boy, who went missing from Kentucky's Cub Run area, has been found dead, Kentucky State Police (KSP) said on Tuesday, July 15. This comes after residents in Kentucky were left stunned after an IAN alert rang on their cellphones early morning, stating that Silas Chearer of Cub Run had gone missing on Tuesday, reported Wave 3 News.

An official statement later confirmed that the child was found dead. The young boy was last seen walking away from his house at around 8 AM on July 15. He was described as "4 feet tall, 60 pounds." He was wearing pajamas with a milk and cookie design at the time. "Silas is autistic and may be in danger," the authorities said.

The IAN alert system has been created specifically for ...