13-Year-Old Mark Carosella Missing from Claymont, Gold Alert Active

Authorities in New Castle County have activated a Gold Alert as they search for a missing 13-year-old boy from the Claymont area.

Mark Carosella vanished Monday afternoon after failing to reach his planned destination, according to the New Castle County Division of Police. The teenager was last observed around 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, near the unit block of Marion Avenue.

Police are asking anyone with information about Mark’s whereabouts to contact authorities immediately. The Gold Alert system is used to help locate missing children and vulnerable adults in Delaware.