3 Young People Go Missing In New Jersey In Past Week: Here's What We Know

Police are searching for three young people who have gone missing in the area over the past week. A Princeton teen and two young men — out of Hamilton Township and Pemberton, respectively — have all gone missing since Sept. 20.

Here's what we know:

Nicholas Pratico, 18, of Hamilton Township, was reported missing by a family member at about 10 p.m. on Sept. 20. He was last seen at about 3 p.m. that same day at Mercer County College. He is 6 foot 1 inch, 155 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He was not driving any known car at the time. Police believe he may have been headed for the New York City area, specifically Times Square or the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts at 39 W. 19th St.

Anyone with any information regarding the missing person is asked to contact the Hamilton Police Division at 609-581-4000 or Detective Frank Burger of the Hamilton Police Division’s Criminal Investigations Section at 609-581-4010.

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Emily Lopez-Retana, 16, was last seen at her Princeton home at about 8 p.m. on Monday night, Sept. 25, the Princeton Police Department said on Tuesday. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches with a medium complexion, brown eyes and black hair. Anyone who knows her whereabouts is asked to contact the Princeton Police Department at 609-921-2100.

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Cody MacPherson, 20, was last seen at a residence in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township, Pemberton police said on Tuesday. He was last seen on Saturday, Sept. 23, according to the “Find Cody MacPherson” Facebook group. He was last seen wearing black shorts, a black shirt, green Nike shoes and a hat. Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Pemberton Township Police Department at 609-723-8300.

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