The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection has issued a Purple Alert for Stephen Wengart, 19, of Newtown.

The alert was issued Saturday, April 26.

Wengart is a white male, with red hair and brown eyes. He is 6’2” tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds.

He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black sweatpants, and Nike sneakers.

If located, readers are asked to contact Newtown Police Department at 203-426-5841.

CT State Police recently updated and began training in its missing person investigation policies to meet the needs of certain individuals. The Purple Alert Program addresses investigations of missing persons with an intellectual disability or other developmental disability. The alert is designed to bring special attention to those individuals who are especially vulnerable and may not be able to aid in their own recovery when missing.

The Purple Alert Program is a national program. Purple Alerts are issued for all ages.

In Connecticut a Silver Alert can pertain to a missing child under 18 years old, a missing person between 18 and 65 years old who has mental health issues or someone who is over 65. Amber Alerts are typically done for those age 17 or younger.