10 a.m. update:
Guelph Police reported on its Twitter account that the boy was found safe earlier this morning.
Original 7:30 a.m. release:
The Guelph Police Service is requesting assistance in locating a missing 12-year-old boy by the name of Dominic Tummillo. Dominic left his residence at approximately 4 p.m. and told his father that he would be home by 5:30 p.m.
Dominic is a white male with blonde hair, which is dyed red at the top. He is 5’7” tall and approximately 170 lbs.
His family advised that he is autistic and a diabetic. He requires medication three times a day to keep his diabetes under control.
Dominic was last seen riding a light green bicycle, wearing black track pants, a dark-coloured t-shirt and a white helmet.
Anyone who may have information is asked to contact the Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212. Anonymous tips can be left at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online.