Crime & Safety
Limerick Boy, 17, Still Missing: Police Searching
Gregory Nissley of Limerick Township has been missing since Nov. 12. Family and friends are praying for his return.
LIMERICK, PA — It's been nearly a month since 17-year-old Gregory Nissley of Limerick was reported missing and he has not yet been located.
Nissley was last seen on Sunday, Nov. 12, driving a silver Toyota Corolla after leaving work at Ace Hardware.
Nissley is five feet and 11 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. He was wearing a red Ace Hardware shirt and a heavy black work coat.
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The vehicle with a license plate of MBY-4419 was found abandoned in Prince George County, Md.
Limerick police said the officers and detectives are working diligently on the case and are seeking the public's help in finding Nissley.
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"Thank you for everyone's continued concern and efforts," the police said in a statement.
Friends of the family are praying Nissley will be home for Christmas.
Nissley lived with his family at 159 Wentworth Circle.
A family member in a Facebook message the family is praying for some answers.
One commenter wrote: "Maybe a Christmas miracle will bring him home."
Another commenter said that he goes to the Hardware store and remembers Nissley.
"We pray for his safe return and your family during this difficult time," the commenter wrote.
A relative wrote: Please share. As family and close friends, we share a strong faith and we plead with others to help at least in sharing and spreading the word all over. We need a Christmas miracle for our family."
"It was four long weeks ago that I heard Greg was helping his dad put up Christmas lights at their family home. . . .. He grew up working hard as it was modeled for him. He did attend summer youth camps and Habitat for Humanity projects, which included working closely with the unhoused, too. Greg enjoyed building and fixing things for his enjoyment and others.
"We are all, naturally, very worried. As you can imagine, there is such deep concern for his well-being and safety."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Limerick police Cpl. James Reilly at 610-495-7909 or jreilly@limerickpolice.com.
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