Missing Endangered Teen Found Safe in Des Moines
Des Moines police announced today that Plue Reh, a 19-year-old previously reported as missing and endangered, has been found and is safe.
Reh was reported missing just after 5 p.m. yesterday, October 30, 2025, and was last seen around 2 p.m. near Samuelson Elementary School, located at 39th Street and Bel Aire Road in the Lower Beaver neighborhood. Authorities stated that Reh is autistic and may experience difficulty with communication, raising concerns for their well-being. Family members and law enforcement officials had been actively searching for Reh prior to this announcement.
Reh is described as 5-foot-6 and approximately 185 pounds, and was last known to be wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and yellow slippers. The quick resolution of this case highlights the importance of community vigilance in locating vulnerable individuals. For more information on supporting individuals with autism, resources are available through the Autism Speaks organization.
The Des Moines Police Department has not released further details regarding where and how Reh was located, but confirmed their safety. Understanding missing persons protocols can be vital; learn more about what happens when someone is reported missing from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
