UPDATE: The 16-year-old was found in a nearby parish with a family member. He was unharmed and in good health.

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ST. GABRIEL - The St. Gabriel Police Department is searching for information on a missing 16-year-old.

According to the SGPD, the 16-year-old went missing on Halloween night. Police say he is special needs and has communication challenges.

He was last seen wearing black shorts with a grey top, and he is described as being around five-foot-six or five-foot-seven, weighing between 140 and 160 pounds.

If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the St. Gabriel Police Department immediately at 225-642-5222.