Missing Freehold Twp. Woman: Authorities Following Every Lead

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A week after Stephanie Parze was last seen, authorities are continuing to search high and low in hopes of locating her.

In an update late Wednesday afternoon, the Monmouth County prosecutor's office said it is "following up on every lead" in the disappearance of the 25-year-old woman, who was last seen at 10 p.m. on Oct. 30, authorities have said.

"This case remains active and ongoing," the prosecutor's office said. "This matter remains a high priority as investigators are determined to locate Ms. Parze. We are following up on every lead and the investigation has taken our team into Staten Island."

The statement said authorities do not believe there is any danger to the public.

Authorities searched a wooded area near Long Pond Park on Staten Island on Monday, CBS2 New York reported. The search was by ground and by air.

Parze disappeared after a night out with her family in New Brunswick, PIX11 reported. "We had the best night. It was like the perfect night. Everybody had such a great time," Parze's mother told the station.

Investigators found her car, cell phone and dog, Jazmine, at her home, and there was no sign of struggle, the PIX11 report said.

"Prosecutor Gramiccioni wishes to thank the New York City Police Department for their professionalism and hard work assisting our agency and the Freehold Township Police Department in the investigation," the prosecutor's office said.

Parze is described on a flyer circulating as 4 feet, 11 inches tall, 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

The prosecutor's office is asking anyone who has information about Parze or her whereabouts to contact Detective Shawn Murphy of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office at 732-431-7160, ext. 7032, or Detective Daniel Valentine of the Freehold Township Police at 732-462-7908.

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