NJ NJ - Emilio Acosta, 20, missing from Weehawken, 18 Dec 2025

[haggis]

Emilio's family said that he has bipolar disorder and may have had a mental health episode around the time of his disappearance..

Family 'Desperate' to Locate Missing 20-Year-Old Last Seen Walking Near NFL Stadium

Emilio Acosta, 20, was last seen in his home on Dec. 18, 2025. His parents said he ransacked their closet before running out of the home with two backpacks. Acosta, who has bipolar disorder, was later seen via surveillance footage walking near MetLife Stadium.

people.com

 

[GraceG]

He looks so much like his Dad. I hope there is a break in their search very soon! If you look at the video til the end there is a photo of him with slightly longer hair. Still easily recognizable but a slightly different look. Weehawken family seeks help finding man missing for 3 weeks

 

[Seni]

Missing Person / NamUs #MP153491

View NamUs missing persons case MP153491, for Emilio Ildefonso Acosta - Gutierrez, missing from Weehawken, New Jersey. Date of last contact: Dec 18, 2025. NCMEC case number: --.

namus.nij.ojp.gov

 

[Unalienable Rights]

This article has a lot of information. The family is offering a $20,000 reward.

Their Son Disappeared Near MetLife Stadium In NJ. They're Offering A $20K Reward

A NJ couple is pleading for clues in the disappearance of their college student son, gone two months. "It's like he vanished," his mom said.

patch.com

 

[truthfinder2019]

His parents said they woke up around 1:30 a.m. local time to discover Emilio going through a closet in their bedroom, taking two backpacks, and running out of the home.
A black ski helmet was attached to one of the backpacks.

According to surveillance footage, Emilio was seen near an elementary school in Weehawken. He was later spotted at a Shell gas station in Secaucus before being observed walking toward MetLife Stadium. Authorities also shared that Emilio's cell phone last pinged in the vicinity of the stadium.

He hasn’t logged on to any of his social media accounts.

Family 'Desperate' to Locate Missing 20-Year-Old Last Seen Walking Near NFL Stadium

Emilio Acosta, 20, was last seen in his home on Dec. 18, 2025. His parents said he ransacked their closet before running out of the home with two backpacks. Acosta, who has bipolar disorder, was later seen via surveillance footage walking near MetLife Stadium.

people.com

 

[truthfinder2019]

Reward of $5,000 Offered to Help Find Young New Jersey Man Missing since December - Norwood News

The family of a young New Jersey man are offering a reward of up to $5,000 to help find him. It has been 6 weeks, as reported, since Emilio Acosta left his family home in New Jersey in the middle of the night and disappeared, his family said.

www.norwoodnews.org

N.J. cops describe last known sightings of 20-year-old who vanished near MetLife Stadium

Investigators were able to track Emilio Acosta's initial movements before his trail went cold.

www.nj.com

 

[truthfinder2019]

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[truthfinder2019]

We miss you so much and love you and just want to know you're okay," said Claudia Gutierrez of Weehawken on Tuesday. "Please reach out."

Family Of Missing NJ College Student Who Disappeared Near MetLife Shares Heartfelt Update

A NJ college student disappeared near MetLife Stadium three months ago. His family shared a heartfelt message for him and an update.

patch.com

 

[Caring1]

Sadly, Emilio was found deceased on Friday in the Hackensack River.

April 22, 2026

A body found in the Hackensack River on Friday has been identified as a Hudson County man missing since late last year.

No cause of death was given. The family had said in social media posts that Acosta-Gutierrez was experiencing mental health issues.

Body found in Hackensack River identified as N.J. man missing for months

Emilio Acosta-Gutierrez, of Weehawken, went missing on Dec. 18, 2025.

www.nj.com