Police search for missing sicklerville teen last seen entering uber before heading to camden

Police search for missing Sicklerville teen last seen entering Uber before heading to Camden

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October 22, 2025
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SICKLERVILLE, N.J. – Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 16-year-old from Sicklerville who was last seen early Tuesday morning after getting into an Uber near his home.

The Gloucester Township Police Department identified the teen as Lily “Zade” Dougherty, who was reported missing around 4:22 a.m. on October 21.

Investigators said Zade was last spotted near the Hilton Garden Inn on the Camden waterfront just before 3:30 a.m. that same morning.

Key Points

  • Lily “Zade” Dougherty, 16, of Sicklerville, was reported missing early Tuesday morning.
  • He was last seen entering an Uber near Bluestone and Mullen Drive and later near Camden’s waterfront.
  • Police urge anyone with information to call 9-1-1 or the Gloucester Township Police tip line.

Teen last seen traveling toward Camden

According to investigators, Zade left his Sicklerville residence before dawn and entered an Uber at the corner of Bluestone and Mullen Drive. His clothing description was not immediately available, but police described him as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with black hair and green eyes.

Public urged to assist in search

The Gloucester Township Police Department continues to investigate and is coordinating with Camden authorities to locate the missing teen. Anyone who may have seen Zade or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Gloucester Township Police at 856-228-4500, the anonymous tip line at 856-842-5560, or submit a tip through the department’s website at gtpolice.com/tips.

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