Clay deputies say missing autistic 18-year-old has been found

ORANGE PARK, Fla. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said an 18-year-old who has a cognitive impairment has been found.

Deputies said in a SaferWatch BOLO that when he was reported missing, Jacob Ruiz was last seen around 12:40 p.m. Wednesday at 1745 Wells Road in Orange Park.

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Deputies said that “Jacob has been diagnosed with autism and may not communicate.”

He was described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black shirt and red shorts with a black design.

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