Crime & Safety

Police Seek Teen Who Went Missing From Group Home In Gloucester Township

Richard "Richie" Lettieri was last seen Sunday evening.

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Gloucester Township police are searching for a teenager who has gone missing from a group home. Richard "Richie" Lettieri was last seen at about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8 near Veteran's Park, located at 1261 Chews Landing Road in Gloucester Township, when he fled from his group home guardian.

He is described as a white male who stands about 6’0” tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He has a tattoo on the inner part of his forearm that says: "Christian 11-29-14." He was last seen wearing jeans, a gray T-shirt and gray sneakers. His image is attached to this post.

Anyone who has additional knowledge about Richard Lettieri's location is asked to call 9-1-1 or the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500. You can also call the GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line at 856-842-5560.

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