Crime & Safety
Missing Autistic Teen from Kensington Found: Update
Brandon Deleon of Kensington was reported missing after going out in Georgetown Tuesday night, Montgomery County Police said

Updated at 6:25 p.m.
KENSINGTON, MD — Montgomery County Police say a missing autistic teen last seen in Georgetown has been found.
Brandon Osmin Deleon has been located safe and unharmed, police said late Wednesday afternoon. Police and family thank the public for sharing this missing person case.
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Patch's Original Post:
Police are searching for Brandon Osmin Deleon, 19, from the 3500 block of Lawrence Avenue in Kensington. He was believed to have gone to Pinstripes Georgetown Bowling, located at 1064 Wisconsin Avenue in NW Washington, D.C. Tuesday evening, but has not returned home.
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He is described as a white male, 5’ 5” tall, weighing 130 pounds, with dark brown curly hair with blond patches. He is believed to be wearing a black leather jacket and carrying a blue backpack.
Brandon is known to use public transportation and Uber services. Police said Brandon may attempt to flee from and/or attempt to fight police officers in uniform.
Police and family members are concerned for his welfare.
Anyone with information in reference to the whereabouts of Brandon Deleon is asked to call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (available 24 hours). Callers may remain anonymous.
»Photo of Brandon Deleon, courtesy of Montgomery County Police
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