A photo of Adam Ishak, a missing New Jersey man who may be in the Saranac Lake area, with the jacket authorities say he may be wearing. Police are asking for assistance finding Ishak to check that he is OK. He has been missing for around three weeks now. (Photo provided)

SARANAC LAKE — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing New Jersey man who may be in the Saranac Lake area.

Saranac Lake Police Chief Darin Perrotte said it is believed that Adam Ishak, 20, of Rockaway Township in New Jersey, bought a bus ticket from New York City to Saranac Lake on Feb. 29. His bus was scheduled to arrive in Saranac Lake at around 2:25 p.m. on Feb. 29.

“If he doesn’t want to contact family, he can contact the police department,” Perrotte said. “We’re just looking for him to check in with someone so we know he’s OK.”

Authorities aren’t sure if Ishak stayed in Saranac Lake after the bus arrived to town, or just passed through, Perrotte said, but they are telling people to keep their eyes open.

He said Ishak does not have any known ties to the Adirondacks.

Perrotte said Ishak’s mother has not heard from him in three weeks.

“He has left a couple times in the past for two to three days at a time,” Perrotte said. “But never anything this long going without contact.”

He said Ishak’s phone has been off and authorities have not seen any bank activity on his accounts.

“They really are kind of at a loss,” Perrotte said.

He said Ishak’s mother said he packed some clothes, but does not have luggage or backpacks she knew of. Ishak might be wearing a blue ski jacket. He is described as having green eyes and brown hair and being around 5 feet 8 inches tall.

A missing person bulletin from the Rockaway Township Police states Ishak does not drive and does not have an ID. It says he left a note saying he was going to the airport and not to worry. But Perrotte said police found he purchased a bus ticket instead.

Perrotte said Ishak’s mother called his department first on Wednesday, and then the RTP department called soon after. SLPD shared the bulletin on Wednesday evening.

The RTP bulletin states his mother believes he may be on the autism spectrum, but is undiagnosed.

If anyone has information on Ishak’s whereabouts, they can call Saranac Lake Police at 518-891-4422 or Rockaway Township Police at 973-625-4000.