Autistic man missing in Studio City found safe

Autistic Man, 38, Goes Missing in Studio City
Autistic Man, 38, Goes Missing in Studio City Photo credit LAPD

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A 38-year-old man diagnosed with autism who had been missing since March has been found safe.

Authorities said Wednesday that Andres was located at around 12:30 p.m., in good health and reunited to his family.

KNX News initially reported on the missing person on April 6, 2023.

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The Los Angeles Police Department circulated a photo Thursday of a 38-year-old man with autism who went missing in Studio City.

Andres Garza was last seen on March 31 about 4 a.m. in the 12200 block of Moorpark Street, the department's Missing Persons Unit reported.

Garza is Latino and described as a 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue hat, black leather jacket, black shirt, gray pants and gray shoes.

His family reported that he has high-functioning autism, knows his name and how to care for himself.

The LAPD's Missing Persons Unit urged anyone with any information regarding Garza's whereabouts to call them at 213-996-1800.

Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or sent here.

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