OHIO — The Cleveland Division of Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered 16-year-old boy with autism.
Officers responded Saturday to the 14300 block of Kelso Avenue in Cleveland after Joseph Rice was reported missing. According to police, Rice has a history of running away and was previously reported missing on April 8 before being located on April 16 in the 16100 block of Lakeshore Avenue.
Rice was last seen wearing a pink jogging suit with red writing and carrying a red, white, and black Jordan backpack.
Authorities said the teen does not have access to his prescribed medications, increasing concern for his safety.
Anyone with information about Rice’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Cleveland Division of Police Fifth District at 216-623-5500 or the non-emergency line at 216-621-1234.
