A self-help influencer from Lyndhurst, New Jersey, who was reported missing on May 21 was found. Lyndhurst Police and the man’s family thanked the public on social media for assisting.
William “Bill” Hooper, 29, left Lyndhurst for Secaucus via NJ Transit and was last seen around 9:40 a.m., leaving Penn Station (33rd Street and Eighth Avenue) in Manhattan on May 21, according to his parents, Jim and Marilyn Hooper, as reported by the Lyndhurst Police and media outlets.
Bill Hooper was last seen walking toward 34th Street from Penn Station. He didn’t have his phone or wallet, his parents said on social media.
Lyndhurst Police Chief Michael Carinno posted a video with James and Marilyn Hooper, stating the search does not involve a criminal investigation and told William, “You’re not in any trouble.”
“We would like to extend our appreciation to our law enforcement counterparts from the following agencies for their assistance in the investigation,” Lyndhurst Police said on Facebook.
● Bergen County Prosecutors Office
● MTA Police
● Amtrak Police
● NYPD
● Port Authority NY/NJ PD
● Laurel Springs PD
● New Jersey Transit PD
● Camden County PD
● Lindenwold PD
James and Marilyn Hooper credited the Lyndhurst Police, the NYPD, the Missing Persons Unit in NYC, and the Port Authority police for assisting with the search.
“We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who prayed for Bill, shared his information, reposted flyers, kept an eye out, sent messages of encouragement, brought or sent food, and supported our family during this incredibly difficult time. Your kindness, compassion, and persistence gave us strength when we needed it most.
“We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the Lyndhurst Police Department for their tireless efforts and dedication throughout this search, especially Detectives White, Cuneo, Giangeruso, Batista, and Chief Mike Carrino. We are grateful to Mayor Giangeruso and the Commissioners of Lyndhurst, the Port Authority Police Department, the MTA Police, Amtrak Police, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, the NYPD, LMSI, and the Times Square Alliance for their assistance and support,” James and Marilyn Hooper said on Facebook.