Missing Egg Harbor Township teen found safe

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. (WPVI) -- Egg Harbor Township Police announced that a missing teen with autism has been found safe.

Police shared the update around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, saying 17-year-old Joel Medina was located and reunited with his family.

Authorities thanked everyone who assisted in the search.

The search began Friday afternoon after Medina walked away from his home near West Jersey Avenue around 3 p.m.

By Saturday night, police said the area surrounding the home had been thoroughly checked. Multiple agencies searched the wooded area using search and rescue teams, bloodhounds, drones, and a water/dive team. Neighbors also worked alongside police during the search.

Egg Harbor Township Police say a final update detailing the full search effort will be released.