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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 behind at his residence? This suggests an unplanned departure or possible distress.
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vehicle
Lead #2What happened to the bicycle Wardenski was riding? Was it recovered in the area of State Highway 37 and 166?
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location
Lead #3Are there any businesses, residences, or landmarks near the State Highway 37 and 166 intersection that may have additional surveillance footage?
Stephen Wardenski, a 64-year-old man, was last seen on January 16, 2026, leaving his Toms River, New Jersey residence on a bicycle around 9:30 AM. Video surveillance captured him in the area of State Highway 37 and State Highway 166, but his whereabouts since then remain unknown. He left behind his cellular phone and wallet, raising concerns about his safety and circumstances of disappearance.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Wardenski or his bicycle in the area of State Highway 37 and 166 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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2026-01-15
Last known contact
Stephen Wardenski had last known contact on January 15, 2026 in Toms River, Ocean, NJ
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2026-01-16
09:30Last seen on video surveillance
Video surveillance shows Wardenski leaving his residence on a bicycle at approximately 0930 hours, last known location near State Highway 37 and State Highway 166
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 2026
Last Updated:May 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 2026
Last Updated:May 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7323490150
You can remain anonymous