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Man with autism, 24, found after being reported missing in Bedford

A 24-year-old man with autism who was reported missing in Bedford has been found, police said.

Joshua Evans Coughlin went missing around 7:30 p.m. Friday in the area of Harwood Road and Forest Ridge Drive in Bedford, police said in a press release. He has autism, police said, and requires direct supervision.

Bedford police said in a Facebook post Saturday morning that Coughlin was found safe. The department thanked those who looked for him.

This story was originally published July 20, 2019 at 9:46 AM.

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