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Child found safe after police issued alert for missing child with autism

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UPDATE: Bobby Marshall Curry was found safe Tuesday after Virginia State Police issued a missing person's alert for the child. Police were expected to provide additional details in a news conference.

ROANOKE, Va. — Virginia State Police have issued a missing person's alert for a child with autism.

Bobby Marshall Curry, 13, was last seen on Tuesday, July 26 at about 12:30 a.m.

He was last seen on a camera along the 100 block of Cherry Hill Road and could be heading towards Henry County, according to police.

"He was last seen wearing a T-shirt (possible light green), green and black pajama pants, and multi-colored crocs," the missing person's alert read. "Bobby suffers from autism spectrum disorder and his disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety as determined by the investigating agency."

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Bobby Marshall Curry

Curry was described as 4'6" tall and about 70 pounds.

Anyone with information was asked to call Roanoke Police at 540-853-2411 or 911.

This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.

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