Missing Autistic Teen Located After Fleeing Apartment in Des Moines

Summary: A 14-year-old non-verbal autistic boy, described as a Black male possibly wearing dark pants and black shoes, was reported missing from Apartment 12 at 6011 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. The boy, known as C.J., had not been seen for 15 minutes and reportedly jumped out of a second-floor window. Police coordinated a search, gathering information about prior incidents and possible destinations. Later, a report was received of a child matching the description at a QuikTrip convenience store at 63rd and Grand, limping and wearing a gray shirt and one shoe. Officers confirmed the child was found safe at the QuikTrip, and arrangements were made to reunite him with his mother, who lacked transportation.