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Police in Detroit seek missing 21-year-old man with autism

Traevon Whitfield (WDIV)

DETROIT – Police are looking for a 21-year-old man with autism last seen on Detroit’s west side.

According to authorities, Traevon Whitfield was dropped off on Calvert Avenue, near La Salle Boulevard, at noon on Tuesday, July 30, but never made it inside the location.

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According to his mother, Whitfield has autism.

Traevon WhitfieldDetails
Age22 years old
Height6 feet, 1 inch
Weight180 pounds
ClothingLast seen wearing a black shirt, navy blue sweatpants and black sandals

Anyone who has seen Traevon Whitfield or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1040 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online.

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About the Author

Dane Kelly is a digital producer who has been covering various Michigan news stories since 2017.

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