Missing teen with autism in Monument area found

Apr. 28—A missing teenager with special needs was found safe and returned to his family in the Monument area.

Natsuo Bugg, 14, was seen around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday wearing gray shoes, glasses and carrying multiple backpacks. Just before 10:20 a.m., officers responded to the Blizzard Valley Trail area to look for him.

He is listed as 5-feet, 5-inches tall and 150 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes, officials said. Natsuo is high-functioning with autism and has not had proper administration of his medication, according to officials.

Anyone with information on Natsuo's whereabouts is encouraged to call Monument police at 719-433-4736 or 719-433-2154.

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