New leads focus on Elk River landfill in Manny Collins disappearance
Investigators say 16-year-old Jordan "Manny" Collins vanished against his will and are searching the Elk River landfill for evidence, urging the public to provide tips.
Key points
- Manny Collins, 16, disappeared near University Avenue NE in Columbia Heights a month ago
- Authorities now believe he vanished against his will and are searching the Elk River landfill
- Multiple agencies, including the FBI, are combing debris for evidence
- A person of interest has been identified but details are withheld
- Police stress the case is not a runaway and pose no broader community threat
The search for 16-year-old Jordan "Manny" Collins of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, has intensified one month after his mysterious disappearance. Authorities now believe Manny vanished "against his will" and have focused their investigation on the Elk River landfill, north of the Twin Cities, where multiple agencies—including the FBI—have been combing through debris for evidence since last week.
Manny was last seen on May near the 4900 block of University Avenue NE, after exchanging a a.m. text with his mother. Since then, there has been no activity on his phone or social media accounts, a fact investigators say is highly unusual for a teenager Police have interviewed several individuals, including Manny’s father, but no arrests have been made and no one has been formally charged.
Authorities have identified a person of interest, but details remain tightly guarded to protect the integrity of the investigation. Law enforcement stresses that this is not believed to be a runaway case and that the circumstances are specific to Manny, with no broader threat to the community.
Anyone with information about Manny Collins’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s tip line at 1-877-996-6222 or email.
Your questions, answered
When did Manny Collins disappear?
He was last seen in May after texting his mother near the 4900 block of University Avenue NE.
Where are investigators searching for Manny Collins?
They are focusing on the Elk River landfill north of the Twin Cities.
How can the public help the investigation?
Anyone with information can call the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension tip line at 1-877-996-6222.
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