Nutley Teen Reported Missing; Left School And Didn't Return (UPDATED)

NUTLEY, NJ -- Nutley police are asking for the public's help finding a missing teen, authorities say.

According to the Nutley Police Department, Derek Estrella, 16, of Nutley, left Nutley High School at lunch time on Friday and never returned.

"It appears he may be evading a change of foster care with the assistance of two family members," police said, sharing photos of the three (see below).

Authorities said anyone with information can contact police at 973-284-4940 (article continues below).

A family member told Patch that Estrella is still missing as of Oct. 31.

They shared Ring camera footage showing what he was wearing when he left: a black backpack, red Sketcher sneakers, a blue zip-up hoodie, and blue pants with a white stripe at the top (see photos below).

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