Missing Noah - latest: Desperate search for Suffolk boy, 3, who 'won't answer to his name'

Missing Noah - latest: Desperate search for Suffolk boy, 3, who 'won't answer to his name' Suffolk Police say Noah Woods, who is undergoing treatment for autism, became separated from a relative at a playground A massive search operation to find a missing three-year-old Suffolk boy who is non-verbal has entered its second day. Noah Woods was last seen at approximately 3pm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) when he became separated from a relative after visiting a playground in Merriam Close, Brantham. More than 100 people joined the search yesterday evening with Suffolk Police asking residents in the area to check gardens, sheds and outbuildings. Noah is described as white, with curly ginger hair. He was last seen wearing a white Bluey T-shirt, shorts and black Vans trainers with a white stripe. He is also described as non-verbal, has partial hearing loss and is currently undergoing an assessment for autism. Because of these vulnerabilities, he will not respond to his name. Key Events Public urged to organise searches with police People urged to coordinate searches with police due to "fast-moving nature of the investigation". Superintendent Pete Partridge said: “Given that fast-moving nature of the investigation, it is important that any public searches are coordinated with police to ensure we are working together, and that our resources are directed where they can be most effective. “We therefore ask that people do not put themselves at risk or undertake independent searches overnight. We will continue to keep Noah’s family and the public updated on the progress of our searches and investigation. “We know that people want to help and so we are urging local residents to carefully read our requests to check their gardens and outbuildings and review any CCTV or dashcam footage as a priority. Anyone who believes they have seen Noah is asked to contact us immediately. Map shows search plan for Noah in Brantham This map shows exactly where Noah went missing and the massive scale of the search operation. It shows the different zones radiating from where the boy was last seen at a playground and stretching out to the River Stour. An incident command post has been set up at Brantham Village Hall. Images show large crowds joining search for Noah More than 100 people have joined the search for Noah in Brantham to support the emergency services. Police have also asked local residents to thoroughly check their gardens, sheds and outbuildings or any potential areas where a child might hide. Brantham Parish Council wrote on Facebook: "If you are able to help with the search today, please keep safe and take care of yourselves. "Search in pairs where possible, wear high-vis clothing and take extra care around roads, water, woodland and other potentially dangerous areas. Please take a fully charged mobile phone with you." What was Noah wearing when he went missing? Noah was wearing a white t-shirt with the TV character Bluey on, shorts and black Vans trainers with a white stripe, say police. He is three years old and has curly ginger hair. Anyone who believes they have seen Noah is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting CAD 203 of 15 September. The force can be contacted on its website or by calling 101. Alternatively, you can use the Live Chat service by clicking the icon at the bottom right corner of the Suffolk Police homepage. Playground pictured where Noah went missing Noah was last seen at 3pm yesterday after visiting the playground in Merriam Close, Brantham. The youngster is believed to have run off down the alleyway beside the playground towards the new build housing estate, police said. Now more than 100 people are said to have joined the searches, the BBC reports. Massive emergency services search for missing youngster Police have been searching with specially trained officers and dog units for Noah since yesterday afternoon. They have been assisted by helicopters from the National Police Air Service and HM Coastguard, with further support on the ground provided by HM Coastguard, Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service, Suffolk Lowland Search & Rescue and a vast number of members of the public. Police say Noah is non verbal and has partial hearing loss Police have said that Noah is non-verbal, has partial hearing loss and is currently undergoing an assessment for autism. As a result of these vulnerabilities, he will not respond to his name which is complicating the search for him. Where was Noah last seen? Missing Noah Woods was last seen at about 3pm yesterday afternoon, after he became separated from a relative while visiting a playground in Merriam Close, Brantham. He is reported to have run off down an alleyway beside the playground towards a new-build housing estate.