UPDATE: The boy has been located and is safe.
SAN RAMON (KRON) — San Ramon police are searching for a missing 8-year-old autistic boy last seen riding a scooter, police tweeted just after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Police said Eric Schneider was last seen at Rancho San Ramon Park. He was last seen there at around 4:08 p.m. wearing a bright, blue helmet, blue jacket, and navy blue pants with an airplane design.
If you see him, contact police at 925-973-2779.
KRON’s Alecia Reid is heading to the scene and will have the latest updates throughout the evening.
Stay with KRON for updates on this breaking news story, both on-air, online, and on the KRON4 app.
1 of 2 – Missing autistic 8 year old from Rancho San Ramon park – Eric Schneider. Last seen riding scooter. pic.twitter.com/5mKDmP56eI
– San Ramon Police (@sanramonpolice) February 3, 2016
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San Ramon police told KRON4 on Facebook that a viewer recognized the boy and called police.