SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – ***11:34 p.m. 10/26/20 update***
The teen was found safe and sound, according to the officers with the Sanford Police Department.
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Officers with the Sanford Police Department are searching for a missing teenager.
Police said Joseph Vega Tavares left his home on Spanish Bay Drive around 6:30 p.m. after an argument with his parents.
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— SanfordPolice (@SanfordPolice) October 27, 2020
Joseph Vega Tavares, DOB 12/26/2002, left his home located on Spanish Bay Dr, at 6:30 pm after an argument with his parents. He is Autistic & not familiar with the area. He is 5’ 07”, approx 200lbs, & was wearing a white t-shirt, dark basketball shorts & black sandals. pic.twitter.com/cYvfuS9WdB
Investigators said he is not familiar with the area.
This is a developing story. We will update this story as more information becomes available.