Missing Child Likely Spotted in Hudson Valley

Police believe a missing child with ties to the local area was spotted in the Hudson Valley.

According to Walden police, Joshua Collins was possibly spotted in Walden on Thursday around 4 p.m. on Main Street.

“While it can't be confirmed to be him yet, his phone was last traced to the Middletown, NY area on the 10th of January, making this possible sighting very credible,” Walden Village Police Sergeant Eric J. Metzger said in a press release. “He does have family who lived in this area at one time."

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If it was Josh who was seen in Walden, he was wearing a black t-shirt with orange writing, blue jeans and white shoes, riding a blue BMX style bicycle in the area of Orange Avenue, Main Street and Orchard Street areas.

Collins, 13, was last seen leaving his home in Levittown on Monday around 1 a.m. He’s described as being 5’3” and 115 pounds.

Anyone with any information is asked to call their local police department, Sheriff's Office, State Police, the Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.