Cedar Park police searching for missing 16-year-old
AUSTIN (KXAN)– The Cedar Park Police Department is looking for 16-year-old Adrian Ramos, who was last seen leaving his house off Sterling Heights Court Wednesday morning.
According to Cedar Park police, Ramos was walking towards Grand Oaks Loop.
Ramos is diagnosed with Autism and may be confused or disoriented, said police. He was last seen wearing a dark blue sweatshirt, black shorts and an LA Dodgers ball cap.
If you see him or have information, please call 911.
Adrian Ramos, 16 (Photo: Cedar Park Police Department)
Adrian Ramos, 16 (Photo: Cedar Park Police Department)
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