LYNDHURST, New Jersey — Authorities in Bergen County are continuing an active search for William Hooper, a 29-year-old Lyndhurst resident who was reported missing after last being seen earlier this week. The Lyndhurst Police Department publicly requested assistance from the community on Friday, May 22, 2026, as concern grows among family members, friends, and investigators regarding his unexplained disappearance.
According to police, William Hooper was last seen on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Secaucus Junction NJ Transit Train Station in Secaucus, New Jersey. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and investigators say his intended destination remains unknown at this time.
Investigators described Hooper as approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Officials stated that information regarding the clothing he was wearing when last seen is currently unavailable, and no vehicle has been connected to the missing persons case.
As concern surrounding the disappearance intensified throughout Friday night and Saturday morning, May 23, 2026, family members and friends began sharing missing-person alerts across Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and other social media platforms in hopes of generating leads. One widely shared Reddit post from a close friend suggested there was a possibility Hooper could have traveled into New York City, including areas around Central Park, though authorities have not officially confirmed any sightings there.
The Lyndhurst Police Department confirmed detectives are actively investigating the case and following up on tips from the public. Officials urged anyone who may have seen William Hooper or possesses information regarding his whereabouts to immediately contact the Lyndhurst Police Department at 201-939-2900 and reference Case No. 26-10699.
Friends who know Hooper personally described him online as caring, intelligent, and deeply loved by those around him. Social media posts throughout Saturday reflected growing concern as supporters continued circulating photographs and appeals for information in both New Jersey and New York communities.
As of Saturday evening, May 23, 2026, William Hooper remained missing, and authorities continued urging the public to remain alert and report any possible sightings or relevant information that could assist investigators in locating him safely.
