Search underway for missing 17-year-old last seen near Oakcrest High School
Mays Landing, NJ – A 17-year-old girl from Mays Landing went missing Monday afternoon after she was last seen near Oakcrest High School, prompting police to ask for the public’s help in locating her.
Jaylana Rivera was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on Monday in the area of the school, according to the Township of Hamilton Police Department. She is described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Police said she has a nose piercing and was last seen wearing jeans, a green crop top, and a black hoodie.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances of her disappearance. Police continue to investigate as they work to establish her direction of travel or any possible sightings.
Anyone with information on Rivera’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Township of Hamilton Police Department at 609-625-2700 ext. 1.
Key Points
- Jaylana Rivera, 17, last seen Monday afternoon near Oakcrest High School
- Teen described as 5’5”, 140 lbs., with brown eyes, brown hair, and a nose piercing
- Police request public assistance in locating the missing girl
