Family of teen with autism found wandering Powder Springs located, police say

(Powder Springs Police Department)

A young teenager who appears to have autism has been reunited with his family after being found wandering the roadway in Powder Springs on Sunday evening, Powder Springs police say.

The teen, believed to be 13 or 14 years old, was spotted along Austell Powder Springs Road and Sharon Drive, police say.

Officer canvassed nearby homes, but no one seemed to know him.

The boy was transported to an area hospital to be checked out.

The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services has been notified.

Further details about the incident have not been released.