Columbia Heights teen missing for three weeks likely being held against his will, police say

Authorities believe 16-year-old Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr. is being held against his will after he went missing three weeks ago in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office reported that Collins was last seen on May 8, dressed in a white ribbed tank top and red and black plaid pants. Investigators have identified a “person of interest” who has not cooperated with law enforcement. Collins’ mother, Ashley Berry, described her son’s disappearance as a nightmare, stressing he has never run away and has not used his phone since May 8.

Law enforcement officials have conducted searches and interviewed numerous individuals, indicating that the lack of activity on Collins' part is suspicious. They are urging the community to assist by checking their properties and reviewing surveillance footage from May 8-12. Sheriff Brad Wise stated they believe “somebody knows something” about Collins’ whereabouts. Tips can be submitted to the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for further investigation.