LOUISA, Ky. (WMDJ) — A 6-year-old boy who had been missing in Lawrence County since Sunday afternoon has been found safe, according to Kentucky State Police.

Roman Heilman was reported missing November 1 after he was last seen around 4 p.m. in the Tadpole Road area of Louisa.

State police issued an IAN Alert for Roman, prompting an extensive search involving local, state and federal agencies, along with hundreds of volunteers.

IAN Alerts are issued when a child under the age of 18 with autism or a mental illness goes missing and may be in danger.

On Tuesday, November 3, Kentucky State Police confirmed that Roman had been located safely.

State police thanked the numerous agencies and hundreds of volunteers who assisted in the search.

Authorities did not release additional details about where Roman was found or the circumstances surrounding his recovery.