The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office has issued a plea to the public, requesting assistance in locating a missing juvenile, 17-year-old Tommy McKeel. According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Tommy was last seen at his Lynnwood residence in the 3300 block of 164th Street SW last Saturday around 2:00 p.m. Special concerns are highlighted due to Tommy's diagnosis of autism, which limits his verbal communication abilities.

At the time of his disappearance, Tommy was wearing a lime green shirt, paired with white and blue shorts, and white sneakers. Standing at 6’2" tall and weighing around 200 pounds, search efforts have been complicated by the fact that tracking teams believe Tommy may have boarded a bus from Lynnwood. Despite these efforts, it remains unclear whether he traveled in a northbound or southbound direction.

The search for Tommy has intensified as the Sheriff's Office, along with Search and Rescue teams, seek to gather surveillance footage that might illuminate his route and current whereabouts. Tommy's family and authorities are deeply concerned for his welfare, considering his limited ability to communicate.

Members of the public with any knowledge of Tommy’s location are urged to contact emergency services immediately by calling 911. The window for ensuring Tommy's safe return narrows with each hour, and community vigilance may prove critical.