Summary
The New York City Police Department is searching for 11-year-old Jacob Pritchett, a nonverbal autistic boy reported missing from his Brooklyn home. Jacob's mother has denied his existence and has been hospitalized for evaluation. Authorities are trying to piece together what happened to Jacob, as his whereabouts remain unknown.
Key Facts
- Jacob Pritchett is an 11-year-old autistic boy who cannot speak.
- He was reported missing from his home on Howard Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
- Jacob's mother, who was taken into custody for evaluation, denied his existence.
- A wellness check found no trace of Jacob, and neighbors hadn't seen him for weeks.
- During the search, police found the apartment had no electricity, and Jacob's birth certificate was located.
- A police K-9 unit detected traces of human blood near the refrigerator, but Jacob's whereabouts remain unknown.
- Neighbors reported seeing Jacob in the window months ago, but not since the summer.
