Man with autism missing after last being seen near howell la fitness

Man with autism missing after last being seen near Howell LA Fitness

HOWELL, NJ – Police are searching for a 24-year-old man with autism who was last seen near the LA Fitness in Howell Township.

Authorities say the man may have left the area on a green e-bike.

He was reported missing about 40 minutes ago, and police are urging anyone who sees him to call immediately.

Police seek public assistance

The Howell Township Police Department announced the investigation on its official Facebook page, asking residents to stay alert in the area and provide any information that could help locate the man. Officers have not yet released the man’s name or a photo but confirmed his diagnosis of autism, emphasizing the urgency of finding him quickly.

Search ongoing near Route 9 corridor

The LA Fitness area, located along the busy Route 9 corridor, has been the focus of search efforts as police canvass local parking lots, wooded areas, and businesses. Patrol units are circulating the surrounding neighborhoods while investigators review surveillance footage.

Anyone with information or who spots the missing individual is urged to contact Howell Police at 732-938-4111.

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