Crime & Safety

GPS Of Missing NJ Mom Located In Walmart In Hudson County: Cops

Have you seen her? Police said the GPS of an "endangered" South Jersey mom was located in a Walmart parking lot in Hudson County.

Have you seen her? Police said the GPS of an "endangered" South Jersey mom was located in a Walmart parking lot in Hudson County.
Have you seen her? Police said the GPS of an "endangered" South Jersey mom was located in a Walmart parking lot in Hudson County. (Lindenwald police)

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — An "endangered" South Jersey mom is missing, and authorities are hoping someone will spot her, or her car with Virginia plates.

Jai Wheaton was reported missing Tuesday after leaving her home three days earlier, said the Lindenwold Police Department.

She was last seen at her child's father's home in South River, Middlesex County.

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Her vehicle's GPS was detected at a Walmart parking lot in Harrison, Hudson County, police said. It wasn't immediately clear when these events occurred.

Jai turned off her phone and has refused to speak to anyone, according to Lindenwold police.

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"It was reported that Jai is not in her right state of mind and possibly using narcotics," the agency said.

Jai is driving a 2023 Polestar with Virginia registration — TRC-1946.

Anyone who sees Jai or the vehicle can contact Det. Tomasetti at 856-784-7566 ext. 421.

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