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Missing man with autism located

MONROE, Wash. — Officers with the Monroe Police Department say a man who was reported missing has been located and is back with his family.

Alex Katsanes, who police said has high-functioning autism, was last seen on Sunday in Monroe.

Police said troopers found Katsanes walking on Highway 2, 14 miles east of Skykomish.

"A big thanks to WSP, the family is thrilled," Monroe police said in a tweet.

**FOUND - WSP trooper found the male walking on US 2, fourteen miles east of Skykomish. The trooper is transporting him...

Posted by Monroe Police Department on Tuesday, July 9, 2019

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