Two teenage boys from New Jersey remained missing Sunday after they fled from MTA officers at a Connecticut train station, with investigators warning the teens are getting farther away from home with each passing hour.
Braydon Morrisey, 14, and Dominic Dilberto, 14, both of Montville Township, ran away from an undisclosed location in their hometown late Thursday night, according to the Montville Township Police Department. They were first spotted at Denville Train Station early Friday evening, triggering a missing persons investigation that has since expanded across state lines.
Background
The search for the two teens began after they disappeared from Montville Township late Thursday and were captured on surveillance cameras at Denville Train Station in New Jersey around 6 or 7 p.m. Friday, authorities said. Police deployed K-9 units and drones as part of the initial missing persons investigation.
By Saturday, MTA police located William Connolly, 17, who had also fled with Morrisey and Dilberto, at Stamford Union Station in Connecticut. Authorities took him into custody, but during the process, the two younger teens slipped away from protective custody and fled the scene before officers could secure them.
Montville Township Police Chief Andrew Caggiano said investigators do not believe the boys pose a danger to themselves or others, but their ages and status as missing persons have prompted continued efforts to locate them.
The Investigation
Montville Township Police Department is leading the investigation with support from MTA police in Connecticut. Authorities say they remain in contact with the families of both missing teens.
Investigators believe Morrisey and Dilberto are continuing to move farther away from Montville Township, according to Fox News, which first reported on the case.
Morrisey was last seen wearing white sneakers, dark-colored sweatpants and a green hoodie. Dilberto was last seen dressed entirely in black clothing.
Key Takeaways
- Braydon Morrisey, 14, and Dominic Dilberto, 14, both of Montville Township, NJ, fled an undisclosed location late Thursday
- They were first spotted at Denville Train Station in New Jersey around early Friday evening
- MTA police detained William Connolly, 17, at Stamford Union Station on Saturday, but the two younger teens escaped custody and fled
- Police say the boys are not considered dangerous to themselves or others
- Investigators warn the teens may be getting farther from Montville with time
What's Next
Police are asking anyone who may have seen Morrisey or Dilberto since Friday evening to contact Montville Township Police Department immediately. Authorities continue to coordinate with MTA police in Connecticut as the search spans multiple jurisdictions.
Anyone with information can reach out to local law enforcement or Crime Stoppers tip lines.