Ormond Beach police searching for missing 18-year-old woman with autism

Ormond Beach police officers are searching for 18-year-old Sydney Powell who was last seen on Monday. 

Powell left her home to walk the family dog and did not return. A family member searched for her and located the dog, but could not find Sydney.

Officers said Powell has the mental capacity of a 13-year-old and suffers from depression and anxiety. 

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"Sydney is described as a white female with brown hair and hazel eyes. She is approximately 5’06" with a medium build," police said in a news release.

Powell was last seen wearing blue denim shorts, sandals, and a gray tank top. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jeremy Smith at 386-676-3535 or the Volusia County Communications Center at 386-248-1777.

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