Bridgeton, NJ, man missing for 2 weeks — police ask for help
Authorities in Cumberland County are asking for your help as they continue to search for a man who has been missing for two weeks.
According to the Bridgeton Police Department, 59-year-old Gerardo Ortega-Chavez has not been seen since Monday, September 9th.
Description
He is described as follows:
- Hispanic male
- Brown eyes
- Bald
- 5' 7" tall
- 200 pounds
Police say he was last wearing a green T-shirt and blue jeans.
They did not indicate where he was last seen or where he had been headed.
Gerardo Ortega-Chavez of Bridgeton NJ has been reported missing since September 9 2024 - Photo: Bridgeton Police Department / Canva
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How to help police
Anyone with information on Gerardo Ortega-Chavez's whereabouts is asked to contact Det. Christopher Zanni with the Bridgeton Police Department at (856) 776-8313. Information may also be submitted via the department's website.
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