UPDATE 3:25 p.m.: Jason Sorrells has been located and is safe.

EARLIER:
WASHINGTON — Police in Leesburg are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen who has autism.

Jason Sorrells, 15, was last seen Monday near Rust Library at Old Waterford Road NW around 11:15 a.m. He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has brown hair and eyes.

Sorrells was last seen wearing a Navy blue shirt and blue basketball shorts. He carried a red backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to call The Leesburg Police Department at (703) 771-4500. To remain anonymous call (703) 443-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be sent via text to 274637 (CRIMES). Begin the message with LPDTIP.