CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Rescue personnel have been dispatched to the Carousel Mobile Home Park on Route 23 in search of a 13-year-old autistic child who was reported missing on Tuesday morning.
The child, who is currently dressed in pajamas and has no shirt on, was reported missing shortly after 2:15 p.m.
Authorities have been called to the scene to assist in the search.
Due to the child’s age and vulnerability, the search is being treated as a high-priority matter. The child’s safety is of utmost importance, and law enforcement officials are working tirelessly to locate the missing child as quickly as possible.
Updates on the search for the missing child may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
UPDATE: According to deputies, the teen was located safe around 2:30 p.m.
