Westford police are looking for a missing 6-year-old with autism

Authorities are asking for help finding a missing child who was last seen on Sunday evening.

According to police, 6-year-old Zayan Mayanja has autism and is non-verbal.

He was last seen around 9:15 p.m. at his home on Chestnut Road in the Nabnasset section of town, wearing an orange shirt and possibly red shorts. Police say he was not wearing shoes.

Several law enforcement agencies are currently searching for the child.

Anyone with information on Mayanja’s whereabouts is asked to call Westford Police at 978-399-2345.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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