Plainfield, N.J., teen with autism who was missing for several weeks has been found dead

A New Jersey teenager with autism who had been missing for more than three weeks was recently found dead, Plainfield officials and police announced on Thursday.

The body of 19-year-old Connor Oldfield was found in the Green Brook, near the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge. No additional information was released.

"This is not the outcome any of us wanted, and it is a loss that will be felt throughout Plainfield," Mayor Adrian O. Mapp said in a statement. We grieve with Connor Oldfield's Family and loved ones, and we ask the entire community to hold them close in compassion, prayer and quiet support. In moments like this, our city must be at its best, surrounding a grieving family with dignity, respect, and love, and giving them the space they need to mourn."

Plainfield officials and police said the investigation is ongoing.

Videos showed missing teen

Oldfield was last seen leaving his family's home near George Street and Watson Avenue in Plainfield just after 1 p.m. on Jan. 24, according to his mother, Stephanie Senior.

Senior said he was caught on at least two of her neighbors' cameras.

"He came one direction, and then he ran back the other direction," she said.

Oldfield is seen running up the street and then goes out of view. Another camera in the neighborhood appears to capture Oldfield sprinting down the sidewalk.

Senior said he was last seen wearing a dark gray Reebok jacket with vibrant yellow, gray and black pajama pants, and that he left behind his ID and cash.

"It's not a plan. He didn't pack a bag. All his personal belongings are still home," she said.

Mom begged for information on missing son

Family and friends said they had been spreading the word on social media and handing out flyers in hopes of finding a lead.

"I put on a brave front, but inside, I'm dying. I've died so many times and come back," Senior said.

The Plainfield Police Department urged the public to help find Oldfield in late January.

Senior said at the time she just wanted her son home.

"I'm begging you, say something. If you don't want to call the cops, call the news station, call somebody," she said. "Just direct him home. Direct him to somewhere where he can be safe because let him go. He needs to come home. He have a whole family that loves him."