Man with autism reported missing from Evanston found in Chicago

A man with autism who was reported missing Tuesday from north suburban Evanston was found in Chicago by his family.

Xavier Watson, 20, was reported missing after he left his home about 2:10 p.m. in the 800 block of Dobson Street, according to Evanston police.

Watson was located by his family about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday near West Touhy Avenue and North Clark Street in the Rogers Park neighborhood on the North Side, police said.

Evanston detectives met with Watson and his family to verify his wellbeing, police said.