Captain Gavin Wong New York, NY Missing Alert: Urgent Search Underway for Missing New York City Correction Captain Gavin Wong
An urgent search is underway for Captain Gavin Wong, who has reportedly been missing in New York City since September 11, 2026, prompting an appeal for public assistance from his family, colleagues, friends, and members of the New York City Department of Correction community.
According to information shared by family members and colleagues, Wong was last seen near 102nd Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan. Those close to him have expressed serious concern for his well-being and are asking anyone with potentially useful information to come forward.
Wong has been described as a vulnerable adult, with family and colleagues expressing concern that cognitive impairment could cause him to become confused or disoriented while away from familiar surroundings.
A notice circulated within the correctional community identifies Wong as a captain currently assigned to RNDC. His colleagues have joined his family in urgently appealing to people throughout New York City and beyond to share information about his disappearance.
The search has brought together people from both Wong’s personal and professional communities, all hoping for his safe return. Loved ones are asking the public to remain alert and to report any information that could help authorities locate him.
Anyone who may have seen Gavin Wong or may have information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the appropriate authorities or follow the official missing-person notice for reporting instructions.
As the search continues, family, friends, and colleagues remain hopeful that Wong will be located safely and reunited with those who care about him.
