NJ missing teen was last seen on Sunday, police ask for help Erin Vogt Published: August 28, 2025 Manchester missing teen (Manchester Police via Facebook)

MANCHESTER — Police in Ocean County have urged the public to stay vigilant for a teenager, missing for several days.

Manchester Township police said 15-year-old Joseph Johnson was last seen on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m.

Johnson was in the area of Laurel Place, in the Whiting section.

Police said he was wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, white and blue sneakers, and was carrying a black backpack. loading...

The teen was believed to be walking, and was believed to possibly be in the Toms River area.

On Wednesday, the Manchester Police department Facebook account confirmed that the teen was still missing, despite rumor

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