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Gahanna police searching for missing 16-year-old boy with autism

Police say Gavin Thoen left his home on Savern Place sometime between 11:20 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday.
Credit: Ohio AG's office

GAHANNA, Ohio — The Gahanna Division of Police is searching for a 16-year-old boy who left his home on Halloween.

Police say Gavin Thoen left his home on Savern Place sometime between 11:20 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday.

Gavin is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs 116 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black tennis shoes and glasses. Police say he has autism and may be in wooded areas.

An endangered child advisory was issued for Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties as law enforcement is concerned for Gavin’s safety.

Anyone who sees Gavin or knows of his location is asked to call 911 or 614-342-4240.

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