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Missing Teen In Belleville May Be Suicide Risk

The 16-year-old was last seen at Belleville High School when she walked out of summer school and never returned home, police say.

The Belleville Police Department is searching for a missing teen who they say may be a suicide risk.

According to the BPD, 16-year-old Jennifer Montalvan was last seen at Belleville High School at approx. 10:30 am on July 21, 2015, when she walked out of summer school and never returned home. She was last seen wearing a blue polo shirt with the BHS logo on the upper right side chest, and tan khaki pants.

Montalvan has made prior suicide threats, police stated.

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She is described as having a light skin complexion, has black hair and brown eyes, and is 5 foot 2 inches, 120 pounds.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Kane at the Belleville Police Department, 973-450-3334, or 973-450-3364.

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