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(CBS/KCBS/AP) Twin Peaks, Calif. – Authorities are now searching for severely autistic 8-year-old, Joshua Robb. Officials say the young boy ran away from his elementary school during morning recess and into a Southern California forest surrounding the school playground.

Robb, escaped through the gates of Grandview Elementary School’s playground shortly after 11 a.m. Monday morning. School staffers chased him, but Robb ran into the forest and has not been seen since, reports CBS station KCBS.

Crews searched for the boy through the night and continued their efforts Tuesday morning.

“We have a lot of personnel out there. Weather is an issue. Dehydration is an issue. So we’re very concerned,” said Lt. Rick Ellis of the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department.

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