Smithfield police searching for missing special needs juvenile
SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) – The Smithfield Police Department is asking for help locating a missing teenager with special needs.
According to authorities, 16-year-old Christopher Pelkey Jr. was last seen on Dec. 10 at around 10:25 a.m.
Christopher was last seen on his red moped on Astrid Street and may be wearing a black jacket and pants.
An investigator with Smithfield Police told WAVY they found the moped Monday morning and they do not believe Christopher is in danger.
The Smithfield Police Department released this statement:
Thank you to the community for the overwhelming online presence. We are continuing to search for Christopher. If you have any information please call the Smithfield Police Department.
If you know where Christopher is, please contact the Smithfield Police Department at 757-357-3247.
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