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St. Paul police search for missing autistic teen

St. Paul police are searching for 15-year-old Daymareion Comer after he was last seen about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, near Maryland Ave. E. and Hazelwood St. in St. Paul.[1]

Comer is non-verbal, responds only to the name "Day Day," and is about 5'6" tall and 130-140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.[1] He was wearing silver, white and black Nike shoes when he disappeared, and police say he frequently uses buses and the light rail.[1] Anyone who sees him should call St. Paul Police at (651) 291-1111 or 911.[1]

Comer is autistic and non-verbal, which officials say makes community tips especially important to the search.[1] Police are asking people to check transit stops, light-rail stations and nearby streets around Maryland Ave. E. and Hazelwood St. and to report any sightings immediately.[1]

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  • Daymareion Comer, 15, non-verbal and autistic, last seen about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, near Maryland Ave. E. and Hazelwood St. in St. Paul
  • He responds only to the name “Day Day,” is 5'6", 130–140 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, and was wearing silver/white/black Nike shoes
  • Police say he frequently uses public transportation, including buses and light rail, and urge anyone who sees him to call St. Paul PD at (651) 291-1111 or 911

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October 04, 2026
4:20 PM
St. Paul PD searching for missing teen with autism
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