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Police searching for missing teen with special needs

SEATTLE — Seattle police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy.

Gavin Nickerson is reportedly a special-needs teen who was last seen in North Seattle.

He was wearing a red tank top, black shorts with white trim and black-and-red Jordans.

Nickerson is 5 feet 11 inches tall with a thin build.

Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911.

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