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18-Year-Old With Autism Reported Missing In Howard County Found Safe

COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) -- A missing 18-year-old with autism was found safe nearly a day after disappearing while at church, police said Wednesday night.

Noah Mychal Rainey, of Hanover, had last been seen around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Celebration Church in Columbia.

Noah Mychal Rainey
Noah Mychal Rainey. Credit: Howard County Police

Police said he was attending a church service with his family when he said he had to use the restroom but didn't return.

He was found unharmed in "a neighboring jurisdiction" Wednesday night, police said.

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