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Boy with limited cognitive function missing out of Kalamazoo found safe

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said a teenager who went missing Tuesday morning was found safe hours later.

The 17-year-old was last seen around 1 a.m. Tuesday at his home on Wheaton Avenue just west of Westnedge Avenue. The teen, who has autism and limited cognitive function, was found in a neighboring apartment building before 9:30 a.m.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety thanked the many people who helped to find the teen.

FOX 17 removed the teen's name and picture from this story since he was found safe.

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