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Update: Missing Teen Found Safe

Sioux Falls Police Department

Updated 12:29 p.m.: Sioux Falls authorities say several people called in tips that they saw the teenager. He was found safe and is reunited with his family.   

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Police in Sioux Falls say a 15-year-old with developmental disabilities is missing. His name is Samuel, and his family says he functions in the range of a seven-year-old.

Authorities say he left the family’s camper in town around 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Officer Sam Clemens says officials don’t believe Samuel intends to run away, and he’s likely wandering.

"Apparently this has happened in the past. The family's not from around here," Clemens says. "We have officers that are checking all the businesses and any place, but if anybody else would see him, that's what we're hoping: just more eyes."

Clemens says the teen walked away wearing a white t-shirt and red shorts. He says anyone who sees the boy should call 911 so officers can take him home.

Kealey Bultena grew up in South Dakota, where her grandparents took advantage of the state’s agriculture at nap time, tricking her into car rides to “go see cows.” Rarely did she stay awake long enough to see the livestock, but now she writes stories about the animals – and the legislature and education and much more. Kealey worked in television for four years while attending the University of South Dakota. She started interning with South Dakota Public Broadcasting in September 2010 and accepted a position with television in 2011. Now Kealey is the radio news producer stationed in Sioux Falls. As a multi-media journalist, Kealey prides herself on the diversity of the stories she tells and the impact her work has on people across the state. Kealey is always searching for new ideas. Let her know of a great story! Find her on Facebook and twitter (@KealeySDPB).