Morris Township, New Jersey – Authorities in Morris County are intensifying their search for 15-year-old Shoshana Acevedo, who has been missing for over two weeks. Shoshana, who is known by the nickname "Sho," was last seen on July 27 at 11 p.m. on Hanover Avenue in Morris Township. She has since remained missing, prompting a community-wide effort to locate her.
Shoshana is described as having brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing approximately 138 pounds. Authorities have stated that she has connections to Belvidere in Warren County, Somerset County, and the Palmer, Pennsylvania area, which may be significant in the ongoing search.
Despite an initial search involving a K-9 unit from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, there have been no successful leads on her whereabouts. Compounding the difficulty of the search, Shoshana does not have a cellphone, making it challenging for authorities and her family to trace her movements.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit has taken charge of the investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Individuals with knowledge of her whereabouts are encouraged to contact the office at 973-285-2900. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through the dedicated hotline at 1-800-743-7433.
The community and various social media platforms have rallied around the search for Shoshana, with numerous Facebook posts urging the public to share information and help locate the missing teen. One particular post from the page "True Crime with Megan" highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating, "Authorities in Morris County are asking for the public’s help in locating a teenager who went missing two weeks ago."
As the search continues, the support and awareness generated through social media are seen as crucial in the efforts to bring Shoshana back home safely. Authorities and her loved ones remain hopeful that someone with vital information will come forward soon.