Woonsocket Police Searching For Missing Autistic Man

WOONSOCKET, RI — The Woonsocket Police Department is searching for a missing autistic man.

The man is in his 20s and left the area of Village Road Thursday morning, police said.

The man was last seen wearing shorts but no shirt or shoes, according to police.

"The male likes to frequent swimming pools and bodies of water so please check your backyards if you have a pool," police said. "If anyone sees this individual please contact dispatch at 401-766-1212."

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