Crime & Safety

Missing Nutley Teen Has Been Found And Is Safe, Police Say (UPDATED)

The missing juvenile is known to frequent Nutley, Belleville, Lyndhurst, North Arlington and Kearny, police said.

UPDATE: Jacob Testino has been located through the help of Nutley Police Department. He is back home and safe, authorities reported. Our original article follows below.

NUTLEY, NJ -- Nutley police are asking for the public's assistance finding a missing teen, authorities announced Thursday evening.

According to a statement from the township, Jacob Testino, 16, was last seen leaving his residence around noon. He is known to frequent Nutley, Belleville, Lyndhurst, North Arlington and Kearny.

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Testino is 6 feet and 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black tank top, blue jeans, black Nike Air Force sneakers, and was carrying a blue drawstring backpack, police said.

Authorities said anyone who sees or comes in contact with Testino can contact the Nutley Police Department at (973) 284-4940.

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