UPDATE: Missing Child Found

Update June 30, 2020 Missing again and found again:

Hamilton, NJ:  On June 30, 2020 Hamilton Police were notified that Ivan Johnson had returned home.  Detectives responded to the residence and found Johnson to be in good health.  The Hamilton Police Division would like to thank all those that publicized and shared this missing person case.


May 1, 2020 at 10:30 pm FOUND

Hamilton, NJ:  Ivan Johnson was located in the West Trenton area by Hamilton Police on 5/1/2020 after information received from an area resident.  Ivan appeared to be in good health and was returned to his guardian.  The Hamilton police Division would like to thank all those that publicized and shared this missing person case.

April 29, 2020

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)—On April 27, 2020, Hamilton Police were detailed to the 1700 block of Chambers Street, on a missing 12 year old juvenile. Ivan Shawn Johnson was last seen leaving his address on April 27, 2020 at approximately 11:30 pm possibly heading to a friends’ house in Trenton.                                                                        

Ivan Shawn Johnson was last seen wearing a black jacket with a white hoodie underneath, navy blue pants and red Nike shoes. 

Ivan Shawn Johnson is known to frequent the area of Cadwalader Park, Carteret Avenue, and the 800 block of Genesee Street in Trenton.  He may also be in the possession of a white bicycle.

Hamilton Police Juvenile Detectives are asking that the public contact Detective Kevin Krall at (609) 689-5826 or via email at kkrall@hamiltonpd.org if Ivan Shawn Johnson is located.  The public can also contact the Hamilton Police Department at (609) 581-4000 with any information regarding this incident.