Adam Sharp has been missing for about four days.
Adam Sharp is seen in a photograph supplied by his family in an effort to locate him. EDISON -- A former Edison man who retired from the Marines about a year ago has gone missing, and may be walking to his home in North Carolina, his family said.
Adam Sharp was last seen four days ago, when he walked off while with a friend, said his sister-in-law Samantha Johnson. Sharp did not bring his wallet, clothes or supplies, and his cellphone has been turned off, his family said.
Police said Sharp was last seen near Route 9 in Woodbridge.
Sharp served in the Marines in Afghanistan, and grew up in Edison, Johnson said. He later settled in North Carolina, where he lives on a farm. He was in New Jersey visiting family for the holidays.
Johnson said that Sharp is outdoorsy, and frequently travels long distances by bike or foot. But he typically keeps in touch with family on those endeavors, and they've been calling him every hour for the past few days to no avail.
He was last seen wearing a winter jacket, dark pajama pants, a winter hat and a long-sleeve green shirt.
The Highland Park Police Department is investigating the missing persons report. The department can be reached at (732) 572-3800.
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