MN MN - Jordan "Manny" Dupree Collins Jr, 16, prob taken against his will, LE has POI, last seen 4900 blk University Av NE, Columbia Heights, 8 May 2025

[Unalienable Rights]

See comments on Anoka County Sheriff FB post.

https://www.facebook.com/AnokaCountySheriffsOffice/posts/1239977268172691

The Columbia Heights Police Department and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Jordan Collins Jr. (commonly known by his nickname “Manny”). Manny, age 16, of Columbia Heights, MN, was last seen on May 8, 2025, near the 4900 block of University Ave NE wearing a white ribbed tank top with red/black plaid pants. He is 5'8", 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Since he was last seen, there has been no known phone or social media activity by Manny.

Law enforcement, with support from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Center of Missing and Exploited Children, and Northstar Search and Rescue have been using all available resources to locate Manny.
Multiple individuals have been interviewed, and forensic evidence has been collected and is being processed. Coordinated searches have been conducted at parks and in the neighborhood of 49th Avenue NE and University Avenue NE.

A person of interest has been established in the disappearance of Manny Collins; however, no one has been arrested or formally charged.

Law enforcement is asking anyone residing or working near the 4900 block of University Ave NE to check their property for any suspicious items. Additionally, anyone in this area with home or business surveillance footage showing Manny, or any other suspicious footage, between May 8-12, 2025, is asked to submit the videos/photos to an evidence portal for processing. https://anokacountysomn.evidence.com/.../public/25111403

Law enforcement, family, and friends of Manny urge those with information about the disappearance of Manny to come forward with their information. Tips may be submitted to the BCA Resource Line at 1-877-996-6222 or [email protected].

A photo of Manny is included in this news release. No further information will be released at this time.

Officials believe Twin Cities boy's disappearance to be "against his will," person of interest established

Law enforcement officials say they believe 16-year-old Jordan Dupree Collins Jr., who went missing weeks ago in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, was taken "against his will," and a person of interest has been established.

www.cbsnews.com

May 28, 2025


Law enforcement officials say they believe 16-year-old Jordan Dupree Collins Jr., who went missing weeks ago in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, was taken "against his will," and a person of interest has been established.

In a press conference on Wednesday afternoon held with Collins' family, Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise says he doesn't think this is a case of a teenager running away.

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An apartment building near University and 49th is now under investigation. Berry says Collins has lived at that apartment building with his father since mid-April.

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Wise says since Collins' disappearance, his cellphone has only been turned on once for three minutes. He hasn't talked to any family members or his girlfriend, and he hasn't logged onto social media. His mother, Ashley Berry, says her son also hasn't claimed his allowance through CashApp.

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See more in the linked article.

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YouTube video of May 28 Press Conference with the Anoka County Sheriff, the Columbia Heights Police Chief, Manny's mother and members of his family.

NCMEC

Have you seen this child? Jordan Dupree Collins

Missing From: Minneapolis, MN. Missing Date: May 8, 2025. Both photos shown are of Jordan. He was last seen on May 8, 2025..

www.missingkids.org

(After reading the article and watching the press conference, I think that it is easy to guess who the person of interest probably is.)

 

[jnTexas]

His poor Momma, she is so heartbroken in her interview. I hope they find this young man soon.

 

[tlcya]

His poor Momma, she is so heartbroken in her interview. I hope they find this young man soon.

I saw an interview with her that came across my FB feed. My heart hurts for her the worry she carries is palpable. Praying this resolves with Manny found safe even as I know things are looking another way

 

[Aurora90]

It’s been 20 days with no contact, that doesn’t sound good.

There has to be some reason the “person of interest” would do this to him. He’s only 16. He fell asleep on FaceTime with his girlfriend at 4am. The girlfriend might be able to speak on the specific circumstances in the hours before his disappearance.

Does anyone know at what point the investigation was started? I hope no valuable time was lost.

I feel we will learn more in due time. Praying for Manny!

 

[tlcya]

The most telling fact for me is the absence of accessing and using any of his allowance. Second is the absences of any social media usage since missing. This tells me LE are right, he didn't' go willingly.

 

[GraceG]

The article said Manny's father had recently come back into his life. So I could see during school vacation his mom wanting him to spend more time (a month when he went missing) with his Dad. Since there didn't appear to be any custody disputes or family/civil court events in MN Civil Court on record related to Manny I am not sure where the abduction element comes in (as often we see that happening with a custody dispute). Anoka County mother appeals for return of her missing son as police look for answers