Autistic girl, 12, missing from North Side found safe

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 12-year-old autistic girl is missing from the North Side has been found safe, Chicago police said.

Michaela Padilla left her home in the 3700-block of West George Avenue without permission and knowledge of her parents at about 2 p.m. Friday, police said.

Padilla was later found safe in Forest Park, Ill.