Crime & Safety

Missing Boy Ran Away From Hospital: West Deptford Police

Jaheim Scruggs ran away from the area of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, authorities said.

Jaheim Scruggs was reported missing Thursday night, according to West Deptford police.
Jaheim Scruggs was reported missing Thursday night, according to West Deptford police. (West Deptford Police Department)

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ — West Deptford police are seeking a boy who they say was reported missing after he ran away from a hospital.

Jaheim Scruggs ran away from the area of Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden at about 11 p.m. Thursday, police said.

Police described Jaheim as a Black male who is 5 feet, 10 inches and about 160 pounds. Officials said he's a minor but did not disclose his age.

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Jaheim was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray t-shirt, gray sweatpants and black/white Nike slides, police said.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact the West Deptford Police Department at 856-845-2300.

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