Kamloops RCMP searching for missing teen who has autism

Kamloops Mounties are searching for a missing teenager who has autism.

Jayden Vell, 17, was last seen at his Westsyde home Monday, July 27 and was heading to the skate park at MacArthur Island at 6 p.m. Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Jeff Bingley says in a release he will appear older than the dated photos attached, but also functions at a much lower age.

Vell is an Indigenous male, 170 cm tall or roughly 5'6", weighing 59 kg or roughly 130 pounds. He has long black curly hair, brown eyes and wears glasses. He typically wears a brown toque, light brown hoodie and ripped jeans.

Bingley says if you locate Vell, please call 911.

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