CLIFTON, NJ – A teen reported missing since April from Clifton is suspected to be in the Coney Island and Brighton Beach section of New York City.
According to the Clifton Police Department, “The family of 15 year old Clifton resident, Veleriy Atajamov (AKA- Nazeem), reported him missing on April after he fled the religious school that he attends (Clifton Blue Mosque) for what is believed to be disciplinary reasons. Since that time, numerous agencies have been searching for his whereabouts – however, to no avail. Veleriy is 6’1″, 140 lbs.”
He has been tracked to Brooklyn during the past several weeks and is still believed to be in that area; specifically, within the neighborhoods of Coney Island/Brighton Beach.
Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is urged to contact the Clifton Police Dispatch Center @ 973-470-5911 or the Clifton Police Juvenile Division @ 973-470-5882.