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Autistic Teen May Have Gone Missing in Woodbury

Authorities are looking for a high-functioning autistic teenager who went missing Tuesday near either Woodbury or Cottage Grove.

Authorities are looking for a teenager who went missing Monday. Police say that "Austin" is 18-years-old, a high-functioning autistic, about 5'9" and 175 pounds with sandy blonde hair and blue eyes.

He normally wears glasses, and may possibly be wearing a blue shirt. He went missing Tuesday around 4:00 p.m near either Woodbury or Cottage Grove, according to police.

Image via Woodbury, MN Police Fire EMS

He may be walking toward St. Paul, according to a news release. If you see him, authorities ask that you call 911.

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