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At the time of his disappearance, Rakim was last seen wearing a maroon shirt and white, green and red pajama pants; he had no socks nor shoes. The alert asked the public to check the water and waterways.
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“Rakim has limited verbal communication skills and may respond to the nickname ‘Tuda,’ ” the alert added.
An earlier X post shared by the sheriff’s office stated that Rakim has autism, adding, “There is extreme concern for his well-being.”
