Crime & Safety

Brookdale Student Michael Karwan Still Missing

Karwan is still missing as of Thursday morning.

Written by Kaitlyn Anness

Michael Kawan, 19, has been missing since Tuesday night in Marlboro Township. The teenager is considered high-functioning on the autism spectrum, and is a student at Brookdale Community College.

Karwan left his parent's home in the area of School Road West voluntarily after an argument, however police say he usually comes back after cooling off. Police began the search at 11 p.m. on Tuesday.

On Thursday, police ended the active search but that would change if new information is received. Police believe Karwan is now outside the jurisdiction. 

Karwan is described with light skin, brown eyes and black hair. He is a student at Brookdale Community College, last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and green sneakers. He is around 6 ft. tall and weighs around 220 lbs. 

Any person coming in contact with Michael is asked to contact the Marlboro Township Police Department at (732) 536-0100 attention Det. John Bise. 


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