Special needs student left waiting after music lesson, East Hartford CT

Missing Person

Reported: 11/6/2025 06:14 PM

Near Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118

Police responded to a report that an 18-year-old special needs student was not picked up by his parents after his music lesson at the School of Rock in East Hartford. The parents could not be reached by phone, and officers contacted another police department to assist in locating them to ensure the student's safety.

Audio|Source: North Central CT Police, Fire and EMS

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Transcript:

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6 Main Street.

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It's going to be at the School of Rock.

00:03

So a special needs student there, age 18, hasn't been picked up by his mother.

00:09

It looks like it lives out of Weatherfield.

00:12

We're going to call their PD now, see if they can drive out there.

00:15

We try calling the number they have, but no one's answering.

00:20

40, 22, 23.

00:22

Back.

00:27

Scott.

00:29

Is it 3 and quarters to be left only.

00:39

This field's en route to that home address trying to make contact with parents.

00:44

Recease.

00:46

10 for.

01:03

40 might go open up Roberts again.

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4. 4. 4. 4.

01:13

Just over check with the units on scene.

01:16

I think we only have that one car on the whole side, but 33, what do you say?

01:22

Wait, you ready to copy.

01:26

Go ahead.

01:28

Connecticut Alpha Lima 75774 at debris.

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104. 104.

01:41

This is East Hartford, 94 Midwell Road, looking for it Jennifer and James Riley, parents of a young special needs male named PJ.

01:53

He's currently at a music store where he takes lessons.

01:56

It was supposed to be picked up an hour ago, but has not been.

02:00

That in as a file 24, I attempt to locate.

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Just confirming it's her, and then whoever makes contact in the note section, just put reach out to the Sun.

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Time 4.

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Near Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118

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