Missing Brooklyn teen with autism may be in imminent danger

BROOKLYN (WABC) -- An urgent search is under way for a teenager with autism who is missing in Brooklyn.

A Missing Child Alert has been issued for Asha Roberts, a 14-year-old girl, who was last seen at Bond and Union streets on Saturday.

Roberts has autism and may be in imminent danger. She may respond to the name Lily.
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According to police, Roberts is 5'2 tall, weighs 200lbs, she has black hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a red tank top, black pajama pants, and multi-colored sneakers.
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Anyone who sees Roberts is asked to call the NYCPD Missing Person Squad at (800) 577-8477, or call 9-1-1.



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