Newark Teen Missing Since Early Monday Morning, Police Issue Gold Alert

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM

New Castle County Police have activated a Gold Alert for 14-year-old Joseph Schretzman, who disappeared from his Newark home in the early morning hours of December 29th. The teenager departed his Langley Court residence around 1:40 a.m. and has not been seen since.

New Castle County Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy who vanished from his Newark home early Monday morning.

Authorities have activated a Gold Alert for Joseph Schretzman, who disappeared from his family’s home on Langley Court around 1:40 a.m. on December 29, 2025.

Police report that the teenager left his residence in the unit block of Langley Court and has failed to return home. Law enforcement officials say they currently do not know where Joseph might be located.

The Gold Alert system is used by Delaware authorities to help locate missing individuals who may be in danger or vulnerable due to their age or circumstances.

Anyone with information about Joseph Schretzman’s whereabouts is urged to contact New Castle County Police immediately.

Source: https://nccpdnews.com/2025/12/29/gold-alert-issued-for-missing-teen-joseph-schretzman/

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