The family of an autistic teenager missing since last week is stepping up efforts to track him down.
Avonte Oquendo disappeared last Friday after walking out of the Riverview School on Center Boulevard in Long Island City.
His mother says the 14-year-old is unable take care of himself, has communication difficulties, and can only read his own name.
Family members have been camping out near the school, asking the public for help in tracking the teen down and hoping he can find his way back.
“It’s very tough, it’s tough. We have to stay positive, keep trying to cover all the leads. I gotta keep it together, cause I have all boys, and they look to me for strength, so I have to try to hold it down,” said Daniel Oquendo, Avonte’s father.
Avonte is described as 5’3″ tall and around 125 pounds.
He was last seen wearing a gray striped shirt, black jeans and black sneakers.
A $ 10,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the teen.
The family plans to hold a vigil for him across from the school today at 5 p.m.
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