Police seaching for endangered teen missing since Friday evening

IDAHO FALLS — Police are searching for an endangered teenager who has been missing since Friday evening.

Kyle Scharer, 16, has high-functioning autism and was last seen on Meppen Drive in Idaho Falls around 6 p.m., according to the Idaho Falls Police Department.

Kyle has short brown hair, brown eyes, is approximately 5’ 10” and weighs 140 lbs. He was wearing a blue and yellow Fallout hoodie, blue jeans and Marine Corp-style brown boots when he was last seen.

He left his home on foot with a pillowcase full of belongings, according to police, and he may try to head to the Rigby area.

If you have seen Kyle or have information on where he could be, call 911 or the Idaho Falls Police Department at (208) 529-1200.