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Special needs teen missing in Gahanna found safe

By Daniel Griffin,

1 days ago

UPDATE: A 15-year-old boy reported missing in Gahanna has been found and is safe, police said.

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) — Gahanna police are searching for a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing Sunday.

Yaviel Nunez is approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. Yaviel has black hair and brown eyes.

Police said Yaviel was last seen in the Harrison Pond neighborhood at approximately 1:45 p.m. and was wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, and white socks.

Yaviel is a high-functioning special needs child and may hide or run if approached by a stranger.

Anyone with any information on Yaviel’s whereabouts is asked to call the Gahanna Division of Police at 614-342-4240.

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