MARION – A Marion teen who fled his home after a confrontation with a family member Thursday evening has been found safe and unharmed.

Marion Police say 15-year-old Lucas Matlock left his home on Marcella Drive at 5 p.m.

Police say Lucas, who is verbal-autistic, was threatening to harm himself. His last known direction of travel was north from his home. Police also reported that Lucas may have had a knife in his possession. Police told the public not to approach him and call 9-1-1 if they saw him.

Police thank you for your help in finding Lucas.