Crime & Safety
Missing Boy From Burlington County Found, Police Say
Police say a 16-year-old who walked way from his Mount Laurel home last Thursday has been found and recovered safely.
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A Mount Laurel teen reported missing last week has been found safely, police said on Thursday.
Mount Laurel police thanked the public for sharing the teen's information after they had shared his photo and information on social media Monday afternoon, Jan. 9. The 16-year-old had been reported missing the morning of Friday, Jan. 6.
Police updated their post Thursday to say he had been found safely.
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"Thank you to everyone who shared the this post and spread the word resulting in a positive outcome," township police said.
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