DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing teenager.

According to the DMPD, 14-year-old Ella was reported missing at around 4:45 p.m. and was last seen in the 2500 block of East 41st Street.

Police said Ella has autism and her destination is not known at this time.

Ella was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and jeans. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call 911.

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