UPDATE: Missing teen with autism found safe
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UPDATE:
Anthony Hibbs has been found and is safe, police announced to media Friday night.
Police said they got a tip “from someone who saw the word being spread through the news/social media.” No further information was available.
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IDAHO FALLS — Police continue the search for a missing teenager with severe autism.
Anthony Hibbs, 16, was last seen at his home Thursday night in the 800 block of Maplewood Drive near Idaho Falls High School. Police were notified around 4:45 p.m. Friday that Anthony was missing.
Anthony has shaggy brown hair and brown eyes. He is about six feet tall and weighs around 100 pounds. He may have a neon orange backpack with him and might be wearing grey Nike shoes, jeans, a gray or black coat or a blue and green checkered jacket.
Although he has autism, investigators say he is verbal. Police ask the public to check their properties, backyards, campers and everywhere else for Anthony.
If you have seen Anthony in the last 24 hours or know his current whereabouts, police ask you to call 911 or (208) 529-1200.
