Help needed to find missing 15-year-old boy with autism, last seen Sunday in W. Houston

Thursday, April 1, 2021
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities need help finding a 15-year-old boy with autism and paranoid schizophrenia who hasn't been seen since Sunday.

Damani "Markell" Parker is 6 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.
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Parker was seen leaving the 2500 block of Old Farm Road in west Houston Sunday around 10 p.m. He took a black duffle bag and a black backpack with him, authorities said.
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If you have information about Parker's whereabouts, call the Houston Police Department Missing Persons Division at 832-394-1840.

GET HELP:The Texas Youth Helpline can help young people and parents in times of crisis. The helpline provides free and confidential services if you need help finding a counselor, safe shelter, legal information, local referral information or just someone to talk to. Call or text 800-989-6884 or you can chat with someone. You're not required to provide your name or address. The Texas Youth Helpline is not a reporting hotline and is not associated with law enforcement or Child Protective Services.
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