Crime & Safety

Man Missing For 3 Weeks, Last Seen In Somerset County

Officials said Theophilus Smith was last known to be in Somerset County, back on Feb. 27.

Theophilus M. Smith, was last known to be in Belle Mead, said police.
Theophilus M. Smith, was last known to be in Belle Mead, said police. (Wayne Police Department)

BELLE MEAD, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public's help finding a missing man who was last seen in Somerset County on Feb. 27.

The Wayne Police Department said Theophilus M. Smith was staying in Wayne Township for a time before he was reported missing.

He was last known to be in Belle Mead, and has apparent ties to North Carolina, police added.

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Smith is described as a Black man who is about 5-foot-6-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds.

Police ask anyone who has had contact with Smith since Feb. 27 to contact Detective Vergano at 973-694-0600.

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