Missing man with autism found safe: Vancouver police

A Vancouver Police officer is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

A 22-year-old man who was reported missing in Vancouver Saturday has been found safe, according to police.

The Vancouver Police Department first put out an appeal for information around 1 a.m. Sunday, saying the man was autistic and would likely not have been able to find his way home.

VPD provided an update around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, saying the man had been located.