UPDATE AS OF 12:37 P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11: Smithfield police say Christopher Pelkey, Jr. has been safely located.
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Police in Smithfield are looking for a missing 17-year-old.
According to a post on the police depatment's Facebook page, Christopher Pelkey, Jr. was last seen around 10:25 Sunday morning, riding his moped on Astrid Street.
Pelkey may be wearing a black jacket and pants, police said in the post.
Police said Pelkey is autistic, and they are concerned about his wellbeing.
Anyone with information should call Smithfield police at 757-357-3247.