Help Police Find Missing Union Man With Dementia

CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating Hillside resident Jean Elize, 56, who was last seen on Oct. 22.

According to authorities, Elizeof Hillside was last seen around noon walking northbound on Springfield Avenue at Penn Road in Cranford.

At that time, Elize was wearing a light-colored green jacket, gray pants and a light brown hat. He is not familiar with the area and speaks Creole, police said. Officials described Elize as a black male, standing 5’7” tall and weighing approximately 180lbs. He has short black hair and brown eyes.

A recent photo is included in this post.

Anyone with information related to this missing person case should contact Det/Lt. Edward Davenport of the Cranford Police Department Investigative Division at (908) 709-7331 or (908) 272-2222.

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