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Missing Macoupin County boy with autism found safe

Firefighters from six different departments and a search helicopter helped find him.
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Police car on the street at night

The Macoupin County Sheriff's Department found an 11-year-old boy with autism Monday night after an hours-long search.

The deputies said he was found about three blocks from his house. Firefighters from six different departments and a search helicopter helped find him.

Police said he became frustrated after he was unable to find something in the house so he ran away. This is about the fifth time he has run away from home.

Thanks to everyone who helped find him. 

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