Jacksonville, FL — *********UPDATE 2/23/18 3:36 PM : St. Johns County deputies say James Herberer has been found safe and is being reunited with his family.
GREAT NEWS! James Heberer has been located safe and is being reunited with his family. Thank you so much for all of your help!
Posted by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office on Friday, February 23, 2018
ORIGINAL STORY: The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing 18-year-old man with autism.
According to deputies, James Heberer was last seen near Palmo Fish Camp Road, possibly in the water.
He's described as having blonde, buzz-cut hair, blue eyes, 5'10" tall, and weighing 300 pounds. He was last seen wearing a purple or blue-colored shirt and floral shorts.
Deputies tell us he's non-verbal autistic and does not usually communicate well with others.
If you have any information about where he is, you're urged to call the St. Johns County Sherrif's Office at 911, or 904-824-8304.
MISSING AUTISTIC MALE: We are currently looking for a missing autistic male. James Heberer, 18, was last seen near Palmo Fish Camp Road, possibly in the water. Blond buzz cut hair, blue eyes, is 5ft 10in and 300 lbs, & last seen wearing a purple or blue shirt and floral shorts. pic.twitter.com/gMkE9d9YLO
— SJSO (@SJSOPIO) February 23, 2018
MISSING AUTISTIC MALE (2) - He is also non-verbal autistic and does not usually communicate well with others. Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Heberer or may have seen him is asked to contact St Johns County Sheriffs Office at 911 or 904-824-8304 pic.twitter.com/3qpvOUxRka
— SJSO (@SJSOPIO) February 23, 2018