Crime & Safety
Missing West Orange Juvenile Found Safe: Police
UPDATED: A juvenile diagnosed with autism was reported missing in West Orange. He's since been found safe, police said.
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- UPDATE: West Orange police said a teen reported missing on Saturday night has been found safe and is home. Our original article follows below.
West Orange police are seeking the public's help with finding a missing juvenile, authorities reported Saturday night.
According to the West Orange Police Department, a 14-year-old named "Jesse" diagnosed with autism has been reported missing.
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He was last seen at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday at home on Cherry Street, and is known to frequent the greater Tory Corner area and Dunkin' Donuts on Main Street.
The youth was possibly wearing a Pokémon t-shirt, a black sweatshirt with white writing, and blue sneakers. He is 6 foot 3 inches and 275 pounds, authorities said.
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"Unfortunately he has not been located as of yet," police stated on social media Sunday morning. "Detectives are working on the case and diligently working with family and friends to open some leads. However we are still relying on the public to keep their eyes open and share any information they may come across."
Anyone with information can call police at 973-325-4000.
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