A missing 12-year-old Manatee County boy described as autistic has been found safe.

According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Lagvins Germeil was located after wandering away from his step-sister Monday afternoon in the 5700 block of 7th Street East in Bradenton.

Officials have not released any further details.

Family members said Germeil has problems communicating with people and has been described as autistic.