Crime & Safety

'Endangered' Man Goes Missing In Gloucester Co.: Police

Authorities shared concerns about the missing man's well-being. He was last seen Monday night.

Washington Township police asked the public for information that could help them find Joseph Ricci​.
Washington Township police asked the public for information that could help them find Joseph Ricci​. (Washington Township Police Department)

Editor's note: If you are having suicidal thoughts, dial 988 for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.


WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — An "endangered" man went missing Monday night out of Washington Township, officials said. Police asked the public for information that could help them find Joseph Ricci.

Joseph, 29, went missing at 8:30 p.m., authorities said. He was last seen around The Clusters At Washington — a condominium complex — according to the Washington Township Police Department.

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Joseph made suicidal statements to family, officials said.

The missing person was last seen wearing a silver hoodie, blue jacket, black sweatpants and slippers. He is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 160 pounds, police said.

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Joseph has hazel eyes, black hair, a beard and tattoos.

Anyone with information can contact Washington Township police at 856-256-1212 or Gloucester County's non-emergency dispatch line at 856-589-0911.

View the Washington Township Police Department's sharable Facebook post.

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