UPDATE: Missing local man with autism has been found

Published: Sep. 23, 2023 at 4:54 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County investigators say they’ve found 32-year-old Marquez Spear who is non-verbal with autism.
Spear was last seen around 10:30 p.m., Friday, leaving 2415 Antebellum Drive in Augusta on foot in an unknown direction.
Spear was wearing a black shirt with Pac-man on the front, black shorts and has a thin beard. He is missing two front teeth.
Shortly before 10 a.m., Saturday, investigators told us Spear is back at home and safe.
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