3/28/2023 Update: THE BODY OF JOHN APPLEGATE HAS BEEN FOUND – READ THE UPDATED STORY.
TOMS RIVER – Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Ocean County man who was last seen on March 23 in Toms River.
John Applegate, locating also known as “Bubby,” was last seen on Thursday in the area between Community Medical Center and the Garden State Parkway.
According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Applegate may have traveled to the area of Johnson’s/Fischer’s pits in Berkeley Township.
He Applegate was last seen wearing a black Jersey, light-colored jeans, and white shoes. Additionally, he has distinct gauges (earrings) in both ears.
Anyone who may have information on his whereabouts are asked to contact Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant John Carroll at 732-929-2027 ext. 3964 or Toms River Township Police Department Detective Jason Putkowski at 732-349-0150.
