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15-Year-Old Girl With Autism Found After Being Reported Missing In Yonkers

YONKERS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A 15-year-old girl with autism has been found after she was reported missing in Yonkers.

A New York State missing child alert was issued early Thursday morning for Kayela Carroll, who just turned 15 last Sunday.

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Police in Yonkers say they're searching for 15-year-old girl Kayela Carroll, who has autism and may be in need of medical attention. (Credit: New York State Police)

She was last seen around 7 p.m. Wednesday on Prospect Street, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, green sweater and black sweatpants.

Carroll was described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, 230 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

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