North Branford Police Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing Teen

Joseph Blansfield, 14, was last seen Wednesday at around 11 a.m. and it’s believed he was traveling to Hartford: NBPD

By Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff

Jul 2, 2026 9:56 am EDT

Joseph was last seen wearing black and blue camouflage pants, blue shoes, a black hooded sweatshirt, and carrying a black and blue camouflage backpack. He is also believed to have a skateboard in his possession. (NBPD)

NORTH BRANFORD, CT — The North Branford Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 14-year-old Joseph Blansfield.

Joseph was last seen wearing black and blue camouflage pants, blue shoes, a black hooded sweatshirt, and carrying a black and blue camouflage backpack. He is also believed to have a skateboard in his possession.

The last known contact with Joseph was at approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday morning. He is believed to be traveling toward the Hartford area.

Anyone with information regarding Joseph's whereabouts is asked to contact the North Branford Police Department immediately at 203-484-2703.

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