Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Suspects Minnesota Teen Disappeared Against His Will

Columbia Heights, MN (KROC-AM News)- “We believe his disappearance is against his will. We fear worse.” 

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That’s what Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise said during a news conference held Wednesday regarding the disappearance of a Minnesota teenage boy. 

Local, state and federal agencies are involved in the search effort, according to a news release issued by the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. 

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16-year-old Jordan Collins Jr., known as “Manny” was last seen on May 8 in the 4900 block of University Ave. Northeast in Columbia Heights. He has had no known phone or social media activity since his disappearance, officials say. 

Law enforcement has conducted coordinated searches at parks and in the neighborhood of 49th Ave. Northeast and University Ave. Northeast. 

Investigators have also conducted multiple interviews and have collected forensic evidence for processing, the news release says. 

Authorities say a person of interest has been identified in the case, however no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed. 

Manny is described as 5'8", 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a white ribbed tank top with red/black plaid pants before his disappearance. 

Authorities are asking anyone in the area of the search and disappearance to check their properties and cameras for suspicious items or footage between May 8 and May 12. 

Anyone with information regarding Manny’s disappearance is asked to contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Resource Line at 1- 877-996-6222 or bca.tips@state.mn.us. 

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia Heights Police Department, Minnesota BCA, FBI, National Center of Missing and Exploited Children, and Northstar Search and Rescue are involved in the search effort.