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Autistic teen missing from Lithonia

LITHONIA, Ga. — Authorities are searching for a DeKalb County teen who has severe autism.

The DeKalb County School System said 16-year-old Angelo Messineo was last seen near Eagle Woods Academy on Shadow Rock Drive in Lithonia.

Authorities said he has limited communication skills and is prone to having seizures. He could become aggressive due to lack of medication.

He was last seen wearing a bright orange T-shirt, blue jeans and white athletic shoes.