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Missing autistic boy was reunited with his family

WASHINGTON, Pa. -- A 10-year-old autistic boy was reunited with his family Sunday after he wandered five miles from his house in Canton Township.

Bradley Dalltore was found shortly before 11 p.m. wearing only his underwear near Washington Park and Dunn Road.

Police said he had walked five miles, barefoot, from his home along Circle Road. The boy was missing for about 90 minutes.

The search for the missing boy was a total community effort, as neighbors, volunteer firefighters and police came out to help.

"Everybody came together," said the boy's father, Bob Dallatore. "We are really appreciative to everyone who came out -- all the neighbors who really helped us.”

Bradley’s parents said his condition makes him eager to get away. State police said the boy walked across roadways and even along the railroad tracks.

“I just want to thank everybody,” said Bradley’s mother, Linda. “My neighbors I'm not sure I even knew that I had, the police officers, the men flying the helicopter, the firemen, the EMS, everybody who came out. Thank you very much. He's safe. Thank you."

The boy was found by a neighbor outside Washington Park.