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Missing Madison Heights 6-Year-Old With Autism Found Safe in Unlocked Home

The case underscores heightened risks tied to wandering for non-verbal children on the autism spectrum.

Overview

  • Police identified the child as Jonathan Skattebo, last seen around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 near Hales Street and Parliament Avenue.
  • He was located later that night inside a residence about one block from where he was last seen after entering through an unlocked door.
  • The homeowners returned to find him taking a shower and immediately contacted authorities, police said.
  • He was transported to a local hospital for a precautionary medical evaluation.
  • Madison Heights police cited elevated concerns due to his autism diagnosis and said the investigation remains ongoing with no additional details released.