Missing Autistic Child Has Been Found

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Updated: 4:50 PM May 24, 2008 Missing Autistic Child Has Been Found Authorities have found a missing 14-year-old girl. Posted: 3:21 PM May 23, 2008 Reporter: Lanetra Bennett Email Address: lanetra.bennett@wctv.tv

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Police say Amber Altemose has returned home to Live Oak and is safe.

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Live Oak Police say Amber Altemose was last seen at home at approximately 8 p.m. Thursday. Amber is a 14-year-old white female, 5'1", 100lbs with blond shoulder length hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a pink/blue shirt, blue Jeans, brown shoes or tennis shoes.

Police say after receiving a telephone call Amber walked out of her residence on Duval Street and has not been seen since. Amber has autism and left without her medication.

Amber could be carrying a black backpack that has white flowers on it. Police say there is no history of running away in this case.

Anyone with information please contact Det. Justin Bates, Live Oak Police Department, (386) 362-7463.

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Live Oak Police Dept says Amber Altemose was last seen at home approximately 8 p.m. Thursday. After receiving a telephone call Amber walked out of her residence and has not been seen since.

Amber has autism and left without her medication. Amber could be carrying a black backpack that has white flowers on it. There is no history of running away in this case.

Anyone with information please contact Det. Justin Bates, Live Oak Police Department, (386) 362-7463.

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Posted by: olivia Location: carrabelle on May 23, 2008 at 10:37 PM

what does she look like and how old is she????

Posted by: me on May 23, 2008 at 08:41 PM

How old is she? What does she look like? Are the only people who are supposed to help in this family & friends?

Posted by: Anonymous on May 23, 2008 at 08:13 PM

how old is she??

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