Following a search that began on Thursday for an alleged missing swimmer in Cape May, New Jersey, the city's Office of Emergency Management has said a missing persons report was never filed with their police department or partnering agencies. 

Rescue crews were in the water along the Cape May, New Jersey, beach in search of a missing swimmer who got in the water Thursday morning.

The search focused on the area of Madison Avenue and Beach Avenue. The swimmer allegedly got in the water at around 7:15 a.m., according to the City of Cape May Office of Emergency Management.

Cape May's Office of Emergency Management posted the investigation update on social media Saturday afternoon, stating that they will continue to monitor the waterways and shoreline as suggested by the U.S. Coast Guard and New Jersey State Police Marine Unit. 

"We understand the seriousness of any report involving a potentially missing person and appreciate the concern expressed by members of the community," the city's announcement read in part. "Our department treats all such situations with the highest priority and due diligence in this instance. Based on all available information, there is no evidence to suggest that a missing person case exists or is warranted at this time."

The Cape May Beach Patrol flew double red flags Thursday, signaling that no one should enter the water due to high surf and rip currents.

Agencies involved in the search include Cape May City police, fire and beach patrol, the U.S. Coast Guard Small Boat Station and fire department, boats from the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau, among others.

Cape May officials asked anyone with information to contact 609-884-9500. Swimmers are urged to only swim near an active lifeguard stand on protected beaches.