Police in Texas say they've found missing teen from Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A missing 14-year-old boy from Shively was found safe in Austin, Texas, and police there said a suspect has been detained.

Shively Police sent a news release early Tuesday confirming that Kerry Brooks was found around midnight by officers with the Austin Police Department. The release states that investigators are trying to determine how Brooks got to Austin and who may have helped him get there.

"We know that there is a lot of interest in this case and what may have occurred with Kerry while he was missing," Shively Police spokesman Sgt. Patrick Allen said in the release. "It is likely criminal charges will be sought in this case."

Early Monday afternoon, a spokesperson for the Austin Police Department issued a statement.

"Earlier today, Austin Police Department (APD) officers located a child that was reported missing out of Kentucky," the statement read. "The child is safe and a suspect has been detained. The child's family has been notified and plans for reunification are underway. We are still in the early stages of the investigation and because this is a multi-agency investigation, we will not be able to release additional information at this time."

The suspect has not been identified.

Brooks' family has been looking for him since Dec. 19. He has autism and has never missed Christmas with his family. They last saw the teen at his home near Cane Run Road and Rockford Lane in Shively. He has autism and requires medication.

One of the groups looking for Brooks posted on Facebook overnight saying the teen has been found:

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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