Police call off search for 4-year-old girl reported missing in Massachusetts

Police have called off the search for a missing 4-year-old from Massachusetts.

The young girl, who has autism and was identified only as Eva, was reported missing out of Sutton, about 50 miles southwest of Boston.

The Sutton Police Department posted Thursday afternoon that the girl was last seen in the Peachtree Drive area.

“There’s a heavy police and fire presence as we search for this young girl,” police shared online. “If you see her, please call 911 to alert us.”

Police call of search, share very little information

Just a few hours later, authorities shared that the girl is no longer considered a missing person, but gave very few details.

“We no longer are asking for assistance regarding the missing girl we posted. Thank you to all who shared, looked and offered info,” the police wrote.

Police did not immediately respond to requests for more information about the girl, but community members took to the comments to offer prayers for the girl’s family. Commenters also voiced concerns about the outcome, since the post was vague.

“Please don’t share assumptions either way,” wrote one Facebook user. “Family and friends may be here looking for answers. Let’s just send out positive thoughts and or prayers. This is just a suggestion. I’m not trying to disrespect anybody.”

Late Thursday night, the police department posted a message saying it would be off air for a bit.

“We’ll return in the near future, but taking a little time out,” police wrote.

Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Follow her on Twitter at @SaleenMartin or email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.

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