UPDATE: Deputies find missing autistic teen

UPDATE: Michael Kenneth Dixon has been found.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing teen with autism.

Michael Kenneth Dixon, 15, is a white male, 6’0″ with blonde hair. He has autism, but he is high functioning.

He was last seen last night around 8:30 p.m. walking from 210 Linville Dr. in an unknown direction.

Anyone who has seen him or may know where he is should call the Sheriff’s Office at (910) 798-4162.