Crime & Safety
FOUND: Missing 17-Year-Old Last Seen In Linden
Update: Matthew Wilson, 17, who was missing in Linden Wednesday has been found, police said.
LINDEN, NJ — A missing 17-year-old boy in Linden has been found.
"Matthew has been located and is safe. Thank you to everyone who shared this information and assisted in these efforts," Linden Police said on Wednesday at 3:35 p.m.
Matthew Wilson, 17, was reported last seen in the area of Cedar Ave in Linden at about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Linden Police said Wednesday morning.
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Matthew stands about 6-feet tall. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, and black sneakers and carrying a gray backpack and black Duffel bag.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call the Linden Police Department at 908-474-8500.
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