Avonte Oquendo
Police officers – along with countless volunteers and family members – continue to search for Avonte Oquendo, a 14-year-old boy with autism from Rego Park who has been missing since he managed to leave his Long Island City school unattended Oct. 4.
A reward of about $90,000 is being offered for the safe return of the teen, who is unable to verbally communicate.
The 14-year-old was last seen on surveillance video leaving the Center Boulevard School on 51s Avenue in Long Island City, according to the NYPD.
Family and friends continue to organize searches for Avonte. More information can be found at www.findAvonte.com.
Anyone with information about the missing child should call the NYPD at (800) 577-TIPS. The public can also submit tips by logging onto www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting tips to 274637 and then entering TIP577.
