Update: Missing Autistic Teen Kyjauni Joseph Found Safe, VIPD Confirms

The 18-year-old has been found

  • Staff Consortium
  • August 01, 2024
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Kyjauni Joseph.

Update: Kyjauni Joseph, the 18-year-old non-verbal autistic teen who went missing on St. Croix, has been located safely, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department

ORIGINAL STORY: The V.I. Police Department is urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating Kyjauni Joseph, an 18-year-old non-verbal autistic male who has been reported missing.

Kyjauni Joseph was last seen on Wednesday around 10 a.m. on St. Croix. He is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, slim built, with a light complexion. Kyjauni has a low haircut and a distinctive large scar on his forehead.

The family is urging anyone with information on Kyjauni's whereabouts to contact them immediately. His mother's contact number is 340-203-3729.

The VIPD encourages the community to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information that could lead to locating Kyjauni Joseph. The department emphasizes the importance of community involvement in ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents, particularly vulnerable individuals.

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