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St. George officials locate missing endangered 18-year-old

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ST. GEORGE, Utah — Local officials in St. George located a missing endangered 18-year-old who they say is autistic and functions at an 8-year-old level.

The teen was located on Wednesday morning, more than 24 hours after the initial plea for help to locate him.

Police report he was last seen in the area of 2200 E. Dinosaur Crossing on Monday at around 1 p.m.

Police say he frequently visits a bike trail near his home towards Smith's on Mall Drive south to businesses near 1450 S. River Road.