Search for missing girl with autism in Sutton ends with few answers

SUTTON, Mass. — Police converged on Green Road in Sutton Thursday joining in the desperate search for a four-year-old missing girl with autism. A nightmare scenario for any parent.

“Oh my God, my heart my stomach, I couldn’t think I couldn’t breath. I had a panic… All I could think is if this were my kid,” said Randa Tawadros.

Sutton police released a picture of little Eva saying she lived in the area of Peachtree Drive, a block away. They asked the public to call 911 if they spotted her.

And neighbors including Jeff Cardin answered that call to help.

“Tight-knit neighborhood and we all look out for each other little girl. Do what you got to do,” said Cardin.

And the fact Eva is autistic made this search especially urgent for neighbors

“And for an autistic child. I know it’s so hard we have a family member and you call their name and they don’t respond,” said Tawadros.

A couple of hours into the search Sutton Police posted a message saying they no longer needed the public’s help to locate the girl. But would not say if little Eva was found safely.

Neighbors were well aware that every second counted.

“It’s good to have the community come together, everybody’s walking around. Some people got their ATVs in the woods so it’s good to know we have this wonderful community,” said Tawadros.

Police and the Worcester County DA are not releasing any details about the investigation.

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