Missing teen with Down syndrome found safe in Aurora

A 15-year-old with Down syndrome was found safe Monday afternoon after being reported missing Sunday evening.

The teen left his home near East Sixth Avenue and Laredo Street at about 6:50 p.m. Sunday. He was reported found at about 12:30 p.m. Monday.

Passersby found him in a drainage tunnel. Aurora police and the fire department freed him and he was taken to a hospital for evaluation, according to a social media post from the police.

“This was truly a team effort and we appreciate everyone who played a vital role in safely locating (the child),” the Aurora police department posted.