Runaway teen reported near Manhattan Avenue, Jersey City NJ
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Missing PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a 15-year-old male who ran away from a residence near Manhattan Avenue in Jersey City. The caller reported the youth left through a basement window about an hour earlier and might have gone to a nearby Dunkin' location with a laptop. Officers checked the area but did not initially find anyone matching the description.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:56
Transcript:
00:00
So can you make your way near Manhattan Avenue? It's near Manhattan Avenue.
00:04
Contact with the caller about his son ran away, stated he thinks it happened about an hour ago.
00:11
He's left out the basement window.
00:13
Okay.
00:14
He's stating that he ran away possibly an hour ago and doesn't have any mental conditions.
00:21
He's 15 years old.
00:23
Just want to speak to police.
00:25
It's near Manhattan Avenue.
00:26
Ran away one time before, but he was found right away and brought back home.
00:31
That's near Manhattan Avenue between Monroe and Summit.
00:38
Georgia.
00:40
North three, good.
00:43
North three from BCI with one male, starting mileage (number withheld).
00:48
Operator Adam Mendez.
00:52
Received.
00:57
Of one.
01:00
Stand by, actually.
01:08
North one.
01:10
Can you do me a favor in regards to this call northbound on Manhattan? Can you check out the Dunkin' on Central, right up from the precinct? He thinks his son might have gone there and took the laptop with him.
01:24
I'm on the phone with him now.
01:27
Son's name (name withheld).
01:29
Male, black hair about 5'5" in height.
01:32
He was wearing all black clothing when he was last seen.
01:36
Can you just go check it out? Checking out, see if he's over there.
01:40
Absolutely, we'll check it out.
01:41
You can put us off an IRA.
01:43
There is.
01:50
Nobody here matching that description.
01:52
We're going to look around, see if we see him a block.
01:56
Proceed.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Manhattan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
