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Utah Man With Autism Found After 24 Days Is Missing Again, Police Say

His mother says he disappeared after a hospital release with no shoes, phone or money.

Overview

  • Lori Beckwith reported that her son, August, 29, was last seen on Dec. 15 near State Street and 2nd Avenue in Salt Lake City.
  • Salt Lake City police have taken over the case, listed him as missing, and asked anyone with information to call 801-799-3000.
  • August was previously located on Dec. 10 after a welfare check at an Apollo Burger in Taylorsville, where police confirmed his identity by fingerprint.
  • He first vanished on Nov. 17 near the University of Utah during a severe mental-health crisis without a coat, phone or money.
  • After his earlier reunion, his mother thanked volunteers and members of the homeless community for providing clothing, boots and food, and she has again called for community help in the search.