Crime & Safety
Hayward Police: Missing Autistic Teen Found Safe
Johnella Watson, 17, has been safely reunited with her family, according to police officials.

Information, photo submitted by Hayward Police Nixle Alerts:
Update:
The Hayward Police Department is cancelling the Missing Persons alert for Johnella Watson. She was located and safely returned to her family.
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Original story:
The Hayward Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a Missing Juvenile from Mt. Eden High School. 17-year-old Johnella Watson, African American Female, 5 Feet 10 Inches tall, 250 lbs., brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing an orange jacket and flip-flop shoes. Johnella is autistic and was last seen leaving Eden Garden’s School located at 2184 Thayer Ave, Hayward, CA at approximately 1:30 PM. If you locate her, please contact the Hayward Police Department at (510) 293-7000.
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If you locate her, please contact the Hayward Police Department at (510) 293-7000.
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