Missing autistic girl found safe in Dallas

DALLAS - Dallas police have found a missing teen with severe autism.

Amaya Burns, 15, disappeared around 11 p.m. Tuesday in the 9800 block of Sophora Circle, which is southwest of the Redbird area.

Police said she has the mental capacity of a 3-year-old and they were concerned that she might be confused or need immediate assistance.

Burns is now safe with her mother, police said.