15-year-old autistic boy reportedly found safe

UPDATE: According to the Tyler Police Department, Aiden has been found safe and returned to his family.

TYLER – The Tyler Police Department is currently searching for a missing 15-year-old boy who is reported to have autism. According to our news partner KETK and Tyler PD, Aiden was reported missing at 5:15 p.m. and was last seen walking away from a home in the 400th block of Sutherland Drive. According to officials, he was last seen wearing a black zip-up hoodie, jeans and black shoes.

“His name is Aiden, and he is 15 years old, 5’9 and 120lbs with blonde hair and blue eyes,” Tyler Police Department said.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen Aiden or know his location to please contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000.