03/21/2026
Joel was found! π β€οΈ so happy for the family and that he is safe!
From the Egg Harbor Township Police Department:
***Public Assistance Needed - Missing Juvenile***
Update 2252 hours, 03/20/26; Joel is still missing, after a continuing, exhaustive search utilizing multiple EHT & neighboring jurisdiction Officers, Detectives, EMS Personnel, County Sheriffs, ACPO Detectives (Drones), State OEM, Atlantic County OEM, Search and Rescue Teams from Atlantic, Gloucester, Camden and Cumberland Counties with Cape May on Standby, K9's, Bloodhounds, State Police and Coast Guard Helicopters. We are asking all residents living in the area to please check the surroundings around their house, starting tomorrow morning. Please call the Police Department at (609)926-4025 to report anything credible. Check your ring cameras, anything and everything. We will update immediately, once he located. Thank you to all our amazing partners that assisted in this search that will continue until he is located. Thank you to our great community for all of your help as well as keeping Joel and his family in your prayers.
Limit Comments as we are managing many resources, drones, helicopters, K9's, search and rescue teams. If you have credible information call our police department at (609)926-4025.
Joel Medina ran away from his home in the area of 4th Avenue behind the Shore Mall off of West Jersey. He is believed to be in the Egg Harbor Township area, in the area of the Shore Mall.
Joel Medina is autistic and stands 5'6" and weighs approximately 156 lbs. He has dark eyes, black hair, and has a medium skin tone. He was wearing black/white/red jordan sneakers(possible update from sandals), black shorts and a black t-shirt.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Joel Medina, please contact the Egg Harbor Township Police Department at (609) 927-5200.