NEW YORK (PIX11) – The search is on for a missing man who is autistic and requires medication, according to his family.
Isaac Wilkie, 20, of Manhattan, has been missing for three days, according to authorities.
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Wilkie was last seen leaving his residence on West 133rd Street on Monday heading towards St. Nicholas Park. He is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and believed to weigh around 220 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a cream-colored shirt, and green sneakers, officials say.
Wilkie’s family also notes that, in addition to having autism, he has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and may be experiencing an interruption in his prescribed medication.
New Yorkers who seesWilkie should call 911 immediately and provide the exact location, time, direction of travel, and clothing observed. The public is advised not to chase, grab, surround, or frighten him. Remain calm, keep him in sight from a safe distance, and report the sighting to authorities…