Missing male located

Police have located a male teenager who went missing on April 13.

On Monday at around 12:52pm, Wellington County OPP received a call regarding Austin Whalen, a 17-year-old male reported missing from a home on the 1st Line near Sideroad 27 in the Town of Erin. He was last seen at approximately 11:52am that day.

Police said Whalen suffers from health issues, which has "created concern for his safety and well-being."

The missing teen is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, 125 pounds, short brown hair, with wire framed glasses, wearing dark clothing and a black and grey coat.

"Possible destinations include the Tim Horton’s in Fergus or the Fergus Library," police said in a press release.

On April 14, the Wellington County OPP advised that Austin Whalen was located shortly before midnight on April 13 by the police in a neighbouring jurisdiction.  The male was located safe and in good health.

Wellington County OPP would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance in locating this male

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