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Stephen Wardenski
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Missing Person: Stephen Wardenski
Justice for Stephen Wardenski — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why did Wardenski leave his cellular phone and wallet at home? Does this indicate a planned trip or an emergency?
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vehicle
Lead #2What happened to the bicycle after he was last seen near State Highway 37 and State Highway 166?
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location
Lead #3Were there any witnesses in the State Highway 37 and State Highway 166 area who saw Wardenski or his bicycle?
Stephen Wardenski, a 64-year-old male, was last seen on January 16, 2026, leaving his Toms River, New Jersey residence by bicycle around 9:30 AM. Video surveillance placed him in the area of State Highway 37 and State Highway 166, but he has not been located since; he left behind his cellular phone and wallet, suggesting an unplanned departure. The Toms River Police Department continues to investigate and seeks information from anyone who may have seen him or his bicycle in the area.
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Lead #4What was Wardenski's intended destination or routine on January 16, 2026?
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NamUs case MP155148. Missing person: Stephen Wardenski.
Last known contact: 2026-01-15 in Toms River, Ocean, NJ. Circumstances: Stephen Wardenski was last seen on video surveillance leaving his residence on 1/16/2026 at approximately 0930 hours on a bicycle.
Video surveillance shows his last known location to be in the area of State Highway 37 and State Highway 166. Wardenski left his cellular telephone and wallet behind at the residence.
Demographics: 64 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 190 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Toms River Police Department | 26-02626 | 2026-02-07.
Timeline of Events
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2026-01-16
09:30Last Seen on Bicycle
Stephen Wardenski was captured on video surveillance leaving his residence on a bicycle at approximately 0930 hours.
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2026-01-16
Last Known Location
Video surveillance shows Wardenski in the area of State Highway 37 and State Highway 166.
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2026-02-07
Case Reported to NamUs
Toms River Police Department filed case MP155148 with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.
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Case Information
Incident:January 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7323490150
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