AN AUTISTIC child who went missing in Uxbridge during a shopping trip with his grandparents has been found.

Thomas Dutton, 10, went missing from The Chimes shopping centre at 1pm yesterday (Sunday).

Much to the relief of his family, he was later found safe and well in nearby Harrow.

Urgent media alerts were issued for his whereabouts with concerns growing for his safety, as his form of autism means he is unable to communicate.