UPDATE: Aurora police locate missing autistic teen

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Aurora police found a developmentally disabled teen who went missing Monday morning.

Benjamin Isaiah Martin was reported found and unharmed shortly before 4:30 p.m. Monday. The 15-year-old is autistic and has been known to wander, police spokeswoman Crystal McCoy said.

Martin was reported missing after leaving Hinkley High School, 1250 N. Chambers Road, 7:40 a.m. Monday. He went missing around the same time last year, McCoy said.

Aurora police are still looking for another missing teen.

Lashaya Nae Stine, 16, was last seen 2:30 a.m. Friday, July 15 in the area of East Montview Boulevard and Peoria Street in northwest Aurora. Those who see Stine or have information about her current whereabouts are asked to call 911 immediately. Those who have seen her this past week can call detective Sgt. Bob Wesner at 303-739-6093.

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