Timeline: The Disappearance of Jordan “Manny” Dupree Collins Jr.

• Missing Since: May 8, 2025
• Age: 16
• Location: Columbia Heights, Minnesota
• Height: 5’8”
• Weight: 130 lbs
• Clothing Last Seen Wearing: White ribbed tank top and red/black plaid pants

April 2025

• Manny Collins moved in with his father in Columbia Heights, MN. He planned to return to live with his mother, Ashley Berry, in June.

May 8, 2025 – Last Seen and Final Message

• 4:00 AM: Manny texted his mother for the last time. This is the final confirmed communication from him.
• Later That Morning: He was last seen near the 4900 block of University Avenue NE, Columbia Heights.

Unusual Circumstance:

• A neighbor reported that Manny’s father hadn’t been seen at the apartment for weeks. Manny may have been alone or unsupervised at the time of his disappearance.

May 9–10, 2025 – No Activity

• Manny stopped communicating with his family and girlfriend.
• He did not claim his allowance via CashApp.
• His social media accounts went silent, and there were no outgoing messages or calls.
• Authorities now suspect foul play and believe he was taken against his will during this time frame.

May 11, 2025 – Brief Phone Ping

• Manny’s phone turned on for about three minutes, then shut off again.
• No further activity has been detected.

May 12, 2025 – Missing Person Report Filed

• Manny was officially reported missing to the Columbia Heights Police Department.
• May 12, 2025, the Columbia Heights Police Department was dispatched to a report of a missing juvenile identified as Jordan Collins Jr., age 16, of Columbia Heights, MN. Jordan is 5’8″, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on May 8, 2025, in the 4900 block of University Avenue NE in Columbia Heights. Source
• An active investigation began.

May 13, 2025 – State Alert Issued

• The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) issued an Endangered Missing Person Alert.

May 15, 2025 – County-Level Investigation Begins

• The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office took over as the lead agency, bringing in their criminal investigations division.

May 18–25, 2025 – Search and Forensics

• Law enforcement coordinated searches of nearby parks, buildings, and neighborhoods.
• Investigators collected surveillance footage and interviewed neighbors.
• FBI, BCA, NCMEC, and Northstar Search and Rescue joined the search.
• Forensic evidence was collected from the apartment and other relevant locations.

May 19, 2025 Update: Columbia Heights Missing Teen 

• On May 12, 2025, the Columbia Heights Police Department was dispatched to a report of a missing juvenile identified as Jordan Collins Jr., age 16, of Columbia Heights, MN. Jordan is 5’8″, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on May 8, 2025, in the 4900 block of University Avenue NE in Columbia Heights.
• If you have any information on the whereabouts of Jordan Collins, Jr., please call Anoka County Emergency Dispatch – 911 at 763-427-1212. This incident remains under investigation by the Columbia Heights Police Department and the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. No further information will be released at this time

May 28, 2025 – Public Update and Break in Case – Source

At a press conference, Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise announced:

• Manny is believed to have disappeared against his will.
• A person of interest has been identified.
• Manny’s apartment building is central to the investigation.
• The public is asked to review any surveillance video between May 8–12.

Columbia Heights Manny Collins – Request for Public Assistance:

May 28, 2025 The Columbia Heights Police Department and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Jordan Collins Jr. (commonly known by his nickname “Manny”). Manny, age 16, of Columbia Heights, MN, was last seen on May 8, 2025, near the 4900 block of University Ave NE wearing a white ribbed tank top with red/black plaid pants. He is 5’8″, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Since he was last seen, there has been no known phone or social media activity by Manny.

Law enforcement, with support from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Center of Missing and Exploited Children, and Northstar Search and Rescue have been using all available resources to locate Manny. Multiple individuals have been interviewed, and forensic evidence has been collected and is being processed.

Coordinated searches have been conducted at parks and in the neighborhood of 49th Avenue NE and University Avenue NE. A person of interest has been established in the disappearance of Manny Collins; however, no one has been arrested or formally charged. Law enforcement is asking anyone residing or working near the 4900 block of University Ave NE to check their property for any suspicious items.

Additionally, anyone in this area with home or business surveillance footage showing Manny, or any other suspicious footage, between May 8-12, 2025, is asked to submit the videos/photos to an evidence portal for processing. Law enforcement, family, and friends of Manny urge those with information about the disappearance of Manny to come forward with their information.

Tips may be submitted:

• BCA Resource Line at 1877-996-6222 or [email protected].
• Evidence Portal: https://anokacountysomn.evidence.com/…/public/25111403 Source

June 4, 2025

• June 4: Ashley Berry, the mother of Collins, make a plea for answers in his disappearance Source

June 5, 2025

• Authorities are asking residents in the 4900 block of University Avenue to check their property for anything suspicious, and to check cameras for any sightings of Manny or anything suspicious Source
• Uncle’s Plea for Help: Manny’s uncle has publicly expressed deep concern over his nephew’s disappearance. He has criticized the lack of cooperation from Manny’s father, Jordan Collins Sr., who was reportedly the last person to see Manny. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the uncle urged the community to assist in bringing Manny home, stating, “Let’s bring this baby home” Source

June, 2025

• Investigators received information leading to surveillance video, which showed evidence suggesting a body had been placed in a dumpster, eventually making its way into a garbage truck.
• Waste management officials used geofencing data to identify a specific landfill cell in Elk River to search.
• The designated cell measured 200 feet by 200 feet by 4 feet, larger than a football field and compacted with refuse.

June 6, 2025

• Update on the Disappearance of Manny Collins Investigation Law enforcement from the Columbia Heights Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and Federal Bureau of Investigation are conducting a search at the Waste Management Landfill in the City of Elk River in relation to the disappearance of Manny Collins. This remains an active investigation and no further information is available at this time. Law enforcement remains committed to using all available resources to conduct a thorough investigation in order to find Manny and bring answers to his family. Anyone with an information about Manny’s disappearance is urged to contact the BCA Tip Line at 1-877-996-6222 or [email protected]. Source – Video of the Search  Source 

Ongoing Investigation

• Manny remains missing.
• The investigation is ongoing with local, state, and federal cooperation.
• Family is offering a $5,000 reward for information.

Surveillance Requested: Between May 8 at 12 a.m. and May 12 at 11:59 p.m.

Authorities are asking residents and business owners near the 4900 block of University Ave NE to review:

• Home security
• Business surveillance
• Doorbell cameras

📞 Submit a Tip

• Minnesota BCA Tip Line: 1-877-996-6222
• Email: [email protected]
• You can remain anonymous.

Agencies Involved

• Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
• Columbia Heights Police Department
• Minnesota BCA
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
• Northstar Search and Rescue

June 13, 2025

• A garbage truck loaded a dumpster that authorities now believe may have contained Collins Jr.’s body, based on surveillance video obtained during the investigation.

June 29, 2025

• Human remains were located in the designated landfill area during the ongoing search.

June 30, 2025

• DNA results have confirmed that the remains found belong to Jordan Manny Collins.

July 1, 2025

• Anoka County Sheriff’s Office: Authorities confirmed the remains belonged to Jordan Collins Jr., following forensic analysis. Source
• Authorities tracked the garbage truck carrying Collins’ body on May 13 and estimated that he died sometime between then and May 8.
• The case is being treated as a homicide investigation. 
• At least one person of interest has been identified. LE is still interviewing Jordan Collins Sr. But cannot release any information at this time. 
• The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy, but a cause of death has not yet been determined pending further testing.
• Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise said they are waiting for forensic testing to come back, but law enforcement are working with the Anoka County Attorney’s Office to determine potential charges.
• More than 10,000 work hours have been invested by 30 agencies involved in the search and investigation.
• Statement from FBI Minneapolis: The FBI Minneapolis Division is honored to have joined our law enforcement partners in the ongoing effort to recover Manny Collins,” said Alvin M. Winston Sr., special agent in charge of the FBI Minneapolis Field Office. “In response to a request for assistance from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, FBI Minneapolis deployed our highly trained Evidence Response Team, along with the FBI’s Laboratory Evidence Response Team Unit and the Technical Hazardous Response Unit from Quantico, VA. Both units are expertly trained in ensuring safety at complex crime scenes. “This collaborative effort underscores our deep commitment and unity in the mission to recover Manny. The coordination and resource sharing among all agencies and volunteers have been crucial to finding Manny. “The FBI extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Manny Collins during this difficult time. We remain dedicated to pursuing justice and will continue to work closely with our partners to ensure that the truth is uncovered and that justice is served.” Source

July 7, 2025

• Father of Manny Collins arrested in connection to teen’s death. Law enforcement took Jordan Dupree Collins Sr., age 38, of Columbia Heights, MN, into custody in relation to the death of his son, Jordan Dupree Collins, Jr. (commonly known as Manny). He has not yet been formally charged. Manny’s death remains under investigation by the Columbia Heights Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and Federal Bureau of Investigation. No further information will be released at this time. Source

📢 Help Us Bring Manny Home

Sheriff’s Office announce that human remains were located over the weekend. After further testing, the remains were identified as Jordan (Manny) Collins, Jr. We wish to express our condolences to his mother, family, and loved ones during this tragic time. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death. Law enforcement from the Columbia Heights Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and Federal Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate Manny’s death.