PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
After an hours-long search, 11-year-old Gabriel Draven Mitchell has been found safe, according to Pittsylvania County Public Safety.
A school bus driver for the county’s schools found Gabriel about 5 miles away from his home at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, authorities said.
ORIGINAL STORY
A search is underway for a missing 11-year-old boy with autism in Pittsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police.
Gabriel Draven Mitchell, who is 4 feet, 6 inches and weighs about 130 pounds, was last seen at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday on Mountain Lane in Keeling, Virginia, authorities told 10 News.
State Police said he is wearing a green Minecraft shirt, dark color shorts with a green camo and Crocs. He also wears gray glasses.
The young boy has been diagnosed with autism and his disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety, according to Virginia State Police.
You’re asked to contact the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office at 434-432-7931 with any information regarding the whereabouts of Gabriel.
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