Mentally Ill Woman Missing Without Her Medication In North Jersey, Police Seek Help

Update: Francesca Carrozza has been found safe, according to police.

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A woman with a history of mental illness is missing, according to the West Milford Police Department.

Francesca Carrozza, 34, of West Milford, was reported missing on Saturday, but hasn’t been seen since Thursday, according to police.

Carrozza was last seen on Thursday at 3:30 p.m., leaving Frank’s Pizza at 5762 Berkshire Valley Road in Jefferson, Morris County.

Police described Carrozza as 5’3”, 140 lbs, with a belly button piercing and shoulder-length curly blonde hair (different than pictured). She was last seen wearing a bikini top and denim jeans.

Police added that Carrozza has a history of mental illness, and does not have her required medication.

Authorities also said that Carrozza’s phone is not working, and suspect she is using “unknown individuals’” cell phones to make occasional calls.

She is known to travel primarily on foot, unless she was given a ride by passing drivers.

Anyone who has seen Carrozza or knows where she could be is encouraged to call West Milford Police Detective Derek Finley at 973-728-2808 or email d.finley@wmtpd.org.