Crime & Safety

Police Searching For Missing Pittsburgh Autistic Child

A search is on for a missing 5-year-old Pittsburgh-area child.

(Allegheny County Police )

PITTSBURGH, PA —Allegheny County police are currently assisting in a search for a missing 5-year-old nonverbal boy with autism.

Jediah Jackson was last seen at approximately 11:50 a.m. in the 300 block of Ewing Road in Kennedy Township. He has autism and is non-verbal. He is 3.5 feet tall and was wearing a black long-sleevedfleece and khaki pants. Jediah was also carrying a green dinosaur toy.

If seen, police request 911 be called.

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