Crime & Safety

Man Missing For 3 Weeks Was Staying In Wayne: Police

Officials said Theophilus Smith was last known to be in Somerset County, back on Feb. 27.

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Officials are asking for the public's help finding Theophilus M. Smith, who was last heard from on Feb. 27.
Officials are asking for the public's help finding Theophilus M. Smith, who was last heard from on Feb. 27. (Wayne Police Department)

WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Police are asking for the public's help finding a missing man who has not been heard from since Feb. 27.

Officials said Theophilus M. Smith was staying in Wayne Township for a time before he was reported missing. He was last known to be in Belle Mead, and has apparent ties to North Carolina, police added.

Smith is a Black man who is approximately 5'6" and 175 pounds.

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Police ask anyone who has had contact with Smith since Feb. 27 to contact Detective Vergano at 973-694-0600.

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