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FOUND: Man with Autism in Chesapeake located by police

Police confirmed that Skeates was located shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Credit: CPD
Jacob Skeates

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — UPDATE: Police confirmed that Jacob has been found safe in Chesapeake. 

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 The Chesapeake Police Department is searching for a 19-year-old man who has autism, according to officials. 

Jacob Skeates was last seen around 3 p.m. on Tuesday at his home, which is on the 1200 block of Chesapeake Avenue.

Jacob has brown hair, is roughly 5'8", and weighs 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue pajama shirt and gray pajama pants with characters on them. 

Virginia State Police say that his disappearance poses a threat to his health and safety.

If you've seen him or have information about where he could be, call the Chesapeake Police Department at 757-382-6161. 

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