Crime & Safety
Missing University City Man Found Safe
The 19-year-old with autism was found safe Sunday night.
A young man with autism wandered away from his home Sunday and was missing for several hours.
According to KSDK, Joerell Walker, 19, was found safe late Sunday evening. He was reported missing around 12:30 p.m.
Walker left his home on Ferguson Avenue, according to University City Police.Â
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Police on Monday told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Walker was found at about 1 a.m. Monday, not far from his home.
He was unharmed. Walker has been reuinited with his family.
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