LYNN, MA — Police in Lynn found a missing 15-year-old with autism on Thursday after seeking help from the public in the search.
Authorities did not provide additional details about where the teen was found or how long the teenager had been missing.
Public alert prompted the search response
The police appeal asked residents to help locate the teenager, whose autism was noted in the brief update.
That call for information was followed by confirmation later in the day that the teen had been located.
No further information was released
The update did not include the teen’s name or any description beyond the age and autism reference.
No other circumstances surrounding the disappearance were shared in the short notice.
What the case shows about missing-person alerts
Public requests like this are often used when officers need quick help from residents who may have seen a missing person.
In this case, the search ended on Thursday with police saying the teenager had been found.
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