Missing Cobb County 17-year-old with autism found safe

WSBTV.com News Staff

May 15, 2024 at 12:13 PM

Cobb County police say a missing 17-year-old boy has been found safe.

According to police, Reed Springer left his home at around 12:34 p.m.

His family says he is mildly autistic and is hearing impaired.

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Police said when he left, he was stressed out about final exams.

Police released an update Wednesday afternoon saying Springer was located.

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