More than 75 people are taking part in a search in the Jackson woods today for Mortimer Wortman, who went missing nearly a year ago, TLS has learned.
Chaveirim volunteers are joining the New Jersey State Police Mounted Unit, Conservation Police and other searchers in the effort. A command post has been set up at the Regional Day School, where volunteers were briefed before heading into the woods.
Rockland Chaverim is also assisting with logistics.
Wortman was reported missing in November 2025. Jackson Police said at the time that he was last seen on November 21 in the wooded area near High Bridge Road.
His family appealed for assistance at the last council meeting.
The search is ongoing.
What changed now? Why did it take nearly a year for the search?!?!
They searched for him at the time, of course, but turned up no clues. They’re trying again.
why do they think they’ll find him now
Mortimer’s mom is a beloved worker at Kid’s Dental Kare (Dr. Jay). We are keeping Joanna and her family in our thought.
Why did they only wake up now?
Wow what insensitive comments! The family is trying to get closure and these amazing volunteers stepped up to help. Thank you Chaveirim and all agencies participating to bring a families loved one home.
A year later, that poor family. And no cadaver dogs in sight. Did they get a new tip that focused on the location more so than his last sighting.
Is the Regional Day School in Jackson for individuals with special needs?