DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A frantic and intense search is over after a woman with autism went missing Sunday afternoon in Daytona Beach.
Police said Michelle Ricks, 34, went missing in the 200 block of Bill France Boulevard around 12:30.
Ricks was later found on Oakridge Bridge, which leads to the beach, officers said.
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Daytona Beach police said Ricks was found safe after a large group of searchers looked for her.
Officers said they were concerned over her well-being because she has autism, is nonverbal, deaf and has the mental capacity of a 5-year-old.
Daytona Beach police have not released any other details in this case.
She's been found safe. Thanks for your help. https://t.co/JIWGcu6n8E
— Daytona Beach Police (@DaytonaBchPD) May 12, 2019
*** CANCELED, SHE WAS LOCATED ON THE OAKRIDGE BRIDGE, SHE IS SAFE AND UNHARMED *** ** MISSING ENDANGERED ** The Daytona...
Posted by Daytona Beach Police Department on Sunday, May 12, 2019
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