11 New Jersey Children Are Still Missing Since January

Editors Note: 13-year old Ariana Dalton from Galloway was safely returned home on April 2, Galloway Township Police tell WOBM News on Saturday.

Losing a child is the worst thing that could happen to a parent. Whether the child was abducted or wandered away on his or her own, not knowing the whereabouts of your child is excruciating. In fact, every 40 seconds a child goes missing in the United States and despite the efforts of law enforcement and the community, some are never found.

Since the beginning of the year, dozens of children have gone missing in New Jersey – and many of them have been found and reunited with their families. Unfortunately, six children haven’t found their way home yet leaving their families and local authorities baffled.

Sarah Baraiecki, 17, went missing on April 20^th, 2020 in Hackensack, NJ. Sarah is Caucasian, with black hair, green eyes and has many tattoos.

She is 5’4” and weighs 140 pounds. Sara may be in the need of medical attention.

Destiny Clark, 15, has been missing since March 5th, 2020 and was last seen in Teterboro, NJ. Destiny and biracial, and has brown hair and eyes.

She is 5'2" and weighs 126 pounds.

If you have seen her, dial 9-1-1 or call the Hackensack Police Department at 201-646-7777.

Tamaj Bennett, 15, went missing on March 24th, 2020 in Glassboro, NJ. Tamaj is black with black hair and brown eyes.

Tamaj is 6'0" and weighs 145 pounds.

If you have seen him, dial 9-1-1 or call the Glassboro Police Department at 856-881-1500.

Arianna Dalton, 13, went missing on March 13th, 2020 in Galloway, NJ. Arianna is biracial with black hair and brown eyes.

She is 5'3" and weighs 90 pounds.

If you have seen her, dial 9-1-1 or call the Galloway Township Police Department at 609-652-3705.

Sincere Garrison, 16, went missing on April 3rd, 2020 in Minotola, NJ. Sincere is black with black hair and brown eyes.

He is 6'3" and weighs 216 pounds.

Authorities believe that he still may be in the local area.

If you have seen him, dial 9-1-1 or call the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-2300.

Pedro Ixcotoyac Pu, 17, went missing on February 14th, 2020 in Fairview, NJ. Pedro is Hispanic with black hair and black eyes.

He is 5'5" and weighs 130 pounds.

Authorities believe that he going by his birth alias. 

If you have seen him, dial 9-1-1 or call the Fairview Police Department at 201-943-2100.

Elijah Benjamin Lee, 17, went missing on March 6th, 2020 in Wayne, NJ. Elijah is black with black hair and brown eyes.

He is 5'6" and weighs 215 pounds

If you have seen him, dial 9-1-1 of call the Wayne Township Police Department at 973-694-0600.

Destiny Lockett, 16, was last seen on January 29th, 2020 in Teterboro, NJ. Destiny is black with black hair and brown eyes.

She is 5'4" and weighs 140 pounds.

If you have seen her, dial 9-1-1 or call the Bergen County Sheriff's Office at 201-646-2222.

Brandon Marrero, 13, was last seen on March 11th, 2020 in Wayne, NJ. Brandon is Hispanic with brown hair and brown eyes.

He is 5'2" and weighs 96 pounds.

If you have seen him, dial 9-1-1 or call the Haledon Police Department at 973-790-4444.

Sindy Menjivar-Hernandez, 17, went missing on March 20th, 2020 and was last seen in Elizabeth, NJ. Sindy is Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes.

She is 5'2" and weighs 145 pounds.

If you have seen her, dial 9-1-1 or call the Elizabeth Police Department at 908-558-2111.

Anavya Rice, 17 was last seen in Somerset, NJ on April 23rd, 2020. Anavya has black hair and black eyes.

She is 5'7" and weighs 150 pounds.

If you have seen her, dial 9-1-1 or call the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-5533.