The family of Terry Smith is forming the search party with members of the community -- many of whom have been out all night continuing to search. The 8 a.m. search party was announced on the Facebook page of Faithful Servants, a local group that assists those in need.
Terry's mother posted on Facebook that the boy is in need of medication. He was reported missing at 10:30 a.m. Sunday from his home in the 33000 block of Helen Lane, a rural area off Scott Road on the west side of Interstate 215. Terry, wearing blue basketball shorts, was last seen around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
According to sheriff's officials, officers from the Menifee Police Department joined a helicopter, tracking bloodhounds, and many volunteers searching the area.
Terry is 4-foot-8 and 76 pounds. He has blond hair and blue eyes.
Many readers have communicated search plans on the Menifee 24/7 Facebook page, as well as the Faithful Servants Facebook page.
Anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of Terry Smith is encouraged to call the Menifee Investigations Unit at 951-210-1000 or Riverside Sheriff's dispatch at 951-776-1099.