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Woodstown Today
By the People, for the People
NJ Man Missing 1 Year After Leaving Hospital in Salem County
State police continue search for 21-year-old Kevin Collins Jr. who disappeared in February 2025
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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It's been one year since Kevin Collins Jr., a 21-year-old man from Bridgeton, New Jersey, disappeared after walking away from Inspira Medical Center in Mannington Township, Salem County. Collins was last seen on surveillance footage walking unclothed in a wooded area near the hospital on the afternoon of February 27, 2025. Despite extensive search efforts by state police, his whereabouts remain unknown.
Why it matters
The disappearance of Kevin Collins Jr. has left his family and the local community searching for answers and grappling with the anguish of not knowing what happened to him. His case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in locating missing persons, especially when there are few leads or witnesses, and underscores the need for continued efforts to find closure for the loved ones of the missing.
The details
According to state police, Collins left Inspira Medical Center in Mannington Township, Salem County, around 4:15 pm on February 27, 2025, while wearing a hospital gown. Surveillance footage captured him walking unclothed in a wooded area near the hospital around 4:57 pm that same day, but he has not been seen since. Authorities have conducted extensive search operations over the past year to try to determine his whereabouts, but their efforts have been unsuccessful.
- On February 27, 2025, at around 4:15 pm, Kevin Collins Jr. left Inspira Medical Center in Mannington Township, Salem County.
- Around 4:57 pm on February 27, 2025, surveillance footage captured Collins walking unclothed in a wooded area near the hospital.
- Today, February 27, 2026, marks the one-year anniversary of Collins' disappearance.
The players
Kevin Collins Jr.
A 21-year-old man from Bridgeton, New Jersey, who went missing after leaving Inspira Medical Center in Mannington Township, Salem County, on February 27, 2025.
New Jersey State Police
The law enforcement agency that has been leading the search efforts to locate Kevin Collins Jr. over the past year.
What they’re saying
“Today marks three long months since my little guy, Kevin, went missing. Three months of silence. Three months of aching. Three months since our world changed forever.”
— Kevin Collins Jr.'s mother (Facebook group)
What’s next
The New Jersey State Police says it will continue its efforts to locate Kevin Collins Jr. and determine what happened to him. Authorities are urging anyone with information about his disappearance to contact the NJSP Troop 'A' Woodstown Station or the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit.
The takeaway
The disappearance of Kevin Collins Jr. has left his family and community in anguish, highlighting the challenges law enforcement faces in locating missing persons and the need for continued efforts to provide closure for the loved ones of the missing. This case underscores the importance of vigilance, cooperation, and perseverance in the search for answers.
