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Missing Nonverbal Autistic Son Found Alive Over 3 Weeks After Disappearing

Missing Nonverbal Autistic Son Found Alive Over 3 Weeks After Disappearing

Summary

A nonverbal autistic man named August Beckwith, who went missing over three weeks ago, has been found safe. The University of Utah’s Department of Public Safety announced his recovery, and his mother expressed deep gratitude for the help provided by friends, strangers, and the local homeless community.

Key Facts

  • August Beckwith, a 29-year-old nonverbal autistic man, went missing on November 17 from the University of Utah campus.
  • He was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and had no coat, cellphone, or money at the time he disappeared.
  • The University of Utah’s Department of Public Safety entered his information into the National Crime Information Center and issued a Missing Endangered Person Alert.
  • Police, security officers, and the Salt Lake City Police Department conducted searches using both personnel and drones.
  • August was eventually found at Apollo Burger in Taylorsville after a welfare check prompted by someone who recognized him.
  • Officers confirmed his identity using a fingerprint scanner.
  • His mother thanked the local homeless community for acts of kindness that contributed to his survival.
  • The University of Utah’s Chief Safety Officer had expressed a strong commitment to finding August throughout the search.
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