UPDATE: The missing 17-year-old has been located safely and unharmed. Thank you everyone who assisted in getting the word out.

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(Original News Release)

Zahir Varona was last seen at his home in the 1100 block of NE 239th Place in Wood Village. He is mostly non-verbal and enjoys going on walks. He does not have a phone.

Zahir is 5 feet 9 inches tall with a medium build. He is Hispanic, with short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black sweater, Star Wars pajama pants and Converse sneakers.

If you see Zahir please call 9-1-1 immediately.

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