Crime & Safety

12-Year-Old Boy Found In South Jersey: Police

He was reported missing after he was last seen on Thursday night.

(Credit: West Deptford Police Department)

UPDATE: Aeden was found and returned to his family, the West Deptford Police Department said.


WEST DEPTFORD, NJ — The West Deptford Police Department is asking for help locating Aeden Dougherty, 12.

He was last seen at around 11 p.m. on Thursday night.

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According to his grandmom, he should be wearing a grey/black colored hooded sweatshirt that's shown in the photographs.

He is believed to have his black "mafia" bicycle with green lettering and green spokes on the wheels.

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(Credit: West Deptford Police Department)

Authorities believe he may be in the National Park or Woodbury Area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 856-845-2300.

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