A New Jersey State Police trooper from South Jersey has been missing since March 19 after walking away from a Pennsylvania health facility.
According to New Jersey State Police, Jason Dare, 46, of Cumberland County, was last seen walking away from the facility in Media, Pennsylvania, at approximately 6:51 p.m. that day.
The New Jersey State Police and the Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Dare, who is considered missing and endangered.
Dare is considered endangered by neither agency. It was unclear why he was at the medical facility or why he left.
Dare was seen leaving the facility on foot, wearing a black Carhart jacket, a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and eyeglasses. He is 6 feet tall and 180 pounds, with tattoos on his neck, arms, and hands.
He was last seen near the intersection of Route 352 and Yearsley Mill Road in Middle Township, Delaware County, near the Penn State Brandywine Campus. Dare has not been seen or in contact with anyone since then, according to state police.
Jason Dare, a Vineland resident, has worked in law enforcement for many years. Dare, 46, began his career with the state police in 2004, according to his LinkedIn page.
Comments beneath a State Police Facebook post on the search for Dare include several supportive message from friends.
“Praying for you Jason and your family and hope you get back to those who love you safely,” wrote Kristina Cook.
Donna Dare: “Jason is my husband’s son, my stepson. Please pray for his safe return. I’m asking my Philadelphia/ South Jersey/friends to please share. If anyone sees him please contact the NJ/PA State Police or anyone in the family. Your family needs you Jason. Please and thank you everyone.”
Rhiannon Maria: “Jay, your family and friends love and miss you. They’re waiting for you to walk through that door.”
Helena O’Donoghue: “Jason we have been friends for a long time. You are a great man and no matter what you are going through they are a lot of people who are here for you! Your beautiful daughters need you! Your strong!! I will be praying for you your daughters and your Mom. If you need to talk message me.”
