Missing autistic teen found

11:15 am on 12 February 2017
Benjamin O'Connor was last seen in Point Chevalier at 2am.

Benjamin O'Connor was last seen in Point Chevalier at 2am. Photo: Supplied / New Zealand Police

A 15-year-old autistic Auckland boy who went missing overnight has been found safe and well.

Police said Benjamin O'Connor was reported missing overnight and was last seen near the Point Chevalier McDonalds at about 2am this morning.

Police said Benjamin's family were worried about his safety, but he has since been found by a member of the public at St Peter's College in Epsom.