Missing And At Risk: Gashen Akel Functions At 7-Year-Old Level, Doesn't Speak English

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) -- Aurora police are looking for a missing at-risk adult. Police say Gashen Akel functions at a 7-year-old level, only speaks Somalian, and may run from law enforcement.

Gashen Akel (credit: Aurora Police)

Akel, 36, left his house near Chambers Road and East Colfax Avenue Wednesday morning. He was wearing a white shirt, black pants and white shoes. He is 5-foot-8 and weighs about 150 pounds.

Police say Gashen has an impaired medical condition and cannot care for himself. If you see him, you are asked to call 911.

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