UPDATE:
A woman with autism who was reported missing in Palos Heights has been found safe and reunited with family, authorities said.
EARLIER:
Police in south suburban Palos Heights are asking for help to find a missing 18-year-old woman with autism who was last seen Sunday night, authorities said.
In a Facebook post, the Palos Heights Police Department said Gwendolyn Frohlich was last seen near her home in the 12600 block of Navajo at approximately 5 p.m. At the time she was wearing a blue striped hooded jacket and red shorts over black leggings.
Frohlich, who is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 200 pounds, was said to be riding her bicycle when she was last seen. Police say the 18-year-old is sometimes known to hide, and they urge anyone in the area to check their property or cameras.
Anyone with information is asked to call 708-448-2131.
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