NJ 17-Year-Old ID'd As Jumper At Swanky Columbus Circle Hotel: Family

NEW YORK CITY — The mystery jumper who took a fatal plunge off a swanky Columbus Circle hotel's roof has been identified by his family as a missing New Jersey teen.

The family of Noah Legaspi, 17, confirmed his identity in an emotional Facebook post Tuesday, nearly a week after police said an unidentified man jumped 750 feet from atop the 55-story Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

"We received word last night and are in the process of mourning," the post states.

"He is loved by many."

Legaspi's identity was first reported by the New York Daily News, which recounted how his family last heard from him after his father dropped him off at his girlfriend's Perth Amboy, New Jersey home.

The teen went called a taxi service and ended up in Manhattan after what his family believes was a breakup, the Daily News reported.

He then was seen taking an elevator to the roof of the hotel near West 60th Street, where he apparently jumped, authorities said.

But all this was unknown to Legaspi's family for days, during which they mounted a frantic search for him, according to their post. His identity wasn't confirmed by the NYPD until Monday either, the post states.

"We, the Legaspi family, appreciate all the time and dedication that was put into finding Noah," they wrote. "The support was insurmountable and for that we are grateful. Call your loved ones, tell them you love them. Hug them tight and never take life for granted."

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