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Missing teen from Woodland Park found safely

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WOODLAND PARK — As of Wednesday, Aug 7, Reese has been located safely and reunited with his family.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has activated an alert for a missing teenager from Woodland Park.

Elijah Reese, who is 17 years old, is a white male who is 5'8" weighs 160 pounds, has brown hair and blue eyes.

According to the CBI, Reese was last seen on Kings Crown Road in Woodland Park on Wednesday around 4:30 a.m. They say he may be driving a white 2017 Honda Pilot with either Colorado license plate CVTC46 or Texas license plate JRV9357.

The vehicle is pictured below:

Reese's Vehicle

Reese is intellectually disabled and the CBI says there are concerns for his safety.

If you have seen Reese, you are asked to call the Woodland Park Police Department at (719)687-9262.

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