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Plainfield Today
By the People, for the People
Plainfield Police Continue Daily Search for Missing 19-Year-Old
Police Director James Abney addresses community concerns about the search efforts for Connor Oldfield.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Plainfield Police Director James Abney addressed the city council and community about the ongoing search for 19-year-old Connor Oldfield, who has been missing since January 24th. Abney reported that the police department has enlisted the help of numerous local, county, and state agencies in the search, and has suspended all other detective bureau operations to focus solely on finding Oldfield. Abney assured the public that the search will continue daily until Oldfield is located.
Why it matters
The disappearance of a young person is an urgent public safety concern, and the community is understandably anxious for updates on the search efforts. Abney's public statements aim to reassure residents that the police are doing everything in their power to find Oldfield and bring him home safely.
The details
According to Abney, the police have been conducting grid searches, using manpower, and following up on every lead in the effort to locate Oldfield. They have enlisted the support of the Plainfield Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, county and state police, and the Union County Prosecutor's Office. Abney cautioned against untrained individuals searching dangerous areas due to the risk of additional people going missing, but encouraged residents to assist by going door-to-door in the community.
- Connor Oldfield was last seen on January 24, 2026.
- The Plainfield City Council meeting where Abney addressed the search efforts took place on February 10, 2026.
The players
James Abney
The Police Director of Plainfield, New Jersey, who is leading the search efforts for the missing 19-year-old Connor Oldfield.
Connor Oldfield
A 19-year-old resident of Plainfield, New Jersey who went missing on January 24, 2026.
What they’re saying
“This young man will not go by the wayside. We will keep looking. We still have resources. We are exhausting every lead. Every lead that comes in is being investigated to the fullest.”
— James Abney, Police Director (tapinto.net)
“I do not want anyone to feel that we are not doing our due diligence to look for this young man. He is the number one issue in my department today and has been for the last two weeks and two days he has been missing. That will remain until we can find him.”
— James Abney, Police Director (tapinto.net)
“Pray for Connor's family. Pray for the men and women of the Plainfield Police Department, the Plainfield Fire Department and Plainfield OEM. Together, we are looking for this young man.”
— James Abney, Police Director (tapinto.net)
What’s next
The Plainfield Police Department will continue their daily search efforts, following up on all leads, until Connor Oldfield is located.
The takeaway
The disappearance of a young person is an urgent priority for the Plainfield Police Department, who have mobilized significant resources and personnel to find Connor Oldfield. The community is encouraged to assist by providing any information that could aid the search, while also keeping the Oldfield family and first responders in their thoughts.
