GRETNA, La. (WGNO) — A teenager with autism was reported missing from Gretna Tuesday, Dec. 16.

According to the Gretna Police Department, 17-year-old Jamil Wright was last seen at 3:15 p.m. at the corner of Fourth Street and Anson Street in Gretna, departing Young Audience School.

  • (Courtesy: Gretna Police Department)

GPD officials said Wright has autism with moderate support needs. He was last seen wearing a black Young Audience School shirt, black jacket, black pants and a clear backpack.

Anyone with information can call Detective Brandon Macheca with the GPD at 504-366-4374.

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