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Man with autism found safe

Courtesy of the Seattle Police Department.

SEATTLE — Update: The King County Sheriff's Office said 24-year-old Dennis Rockwell has been found safe. He was located Thursday morning.

Original story: The Seattle Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing 24-year-old man with autism.

Law enforcement officials said Dennis Rockwell likes to frequent beaches and watch trains.

King County sheriff's K-9 units tracked Rockwell to Carkeek Park, but they were unable to find him.

Rockwell is 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 200 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair.

Rockwell is wearing a green sweatshirt that reads “I am autistic.”

Anyone who sees Rockwell or has information is asked to call 911.

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