Updated 12:29 p.m.: Sioux Falls authorities say several people called in tips that they saw the teenager. He was found safe and is reunited with his family.
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Police in Sioux Falls say a 15-year-old with developmental disabilities is missing. His name is Samuel, and his family says he functions in the range of a seven-year-old.
Authorities say he left the family’s camper in town around 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Officer Sam Clemens says officials don’t believe Samuel intends to run away, and he’s likely wandering.
"Apparently this has happened in the past. The family's not from around here," Clemens says. "We have officers that are checking all the businesses and any place, but if anybody else would see him, that's what we're hoping: just more eyes."
Clemens says the teen walked away wearing a white t-shirt and red shorts. He says anyone who sees the boy should call 911 so officers can take him home.