Crime & Safety

Nassau Boy, 13, Missing Since Late Tuesday Night: Police

Matthew Cantara is five-feet, 10-inches tall, 135 pounds, with short, black curly hair and dark eyes, police said.

A Stewart Manor boy was reported missing on Wednesday morning, police said.
A Stewart Manor boy was reported missing on Wednesday morning, police said. (Nassau County Police )

STEWART MANOR, NY — Nassau police are investigating a missing boy in Stewart Manor.

Matthew Cantara, 13, was last seen at his home at 12:05 a.m. on Wednesday. It was reported to police at 6:50 a.m., authorities said.

Cantara is described as a Hispanic male, five-feet, 10-inches tall, 135 pounds, with short, black curly hair and dark eyes, police said.

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He was last seen in a black hooded sweatshirt with “KM” printed on it and black Ugg slippers. Cantara has been known to ride a camouflage army type bicycle, police said.

Detectives ask that if anyone with information should contact the Missing Persons Squad or dial 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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