Shoeless Semi-Verbal Autistic 6-Year-Old Boy Found: PA State Police

A semi-verbal autistic boy who was missing has been found safe, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday afternoon, Aug. 23.

Jonathan Brian Pringle, 6, was last seen at his home in the 300 block of Market Street, Lykens at 4 a.m. Friday, PSP Troop H PIO Megan Frazer detailed in the release.

Jonathan was wearing blue and white Animaniacs pajamas (pictured below) and no shoes, according to the police.

He was "located safely at a nearby residence," Trooper Frazer said, adding "Thank you everyone for getting the information out!!!!!!"

The republic is still asked to avoid the area as PSP remains on the scene and the first responders are attempting to leave the area safely.

Editor's Note: PSP misspelled his name initially but it has since been corrected.