Crime & Safety

NJ Teen Vanishes, Police Ask For Help To Find Her

Authorities said that they have reason to believe the 16-year-old may be in the New York City area.

Bella is described as a white, 5’02”, 120-pound girl, with black hair and brown eyes.
Bella is described as a white, 5’02”, 120-pound girl, with black hair and brown eyes. (Phillipsburg Police Department)

Update: Authorities announced on April 20 that Bella Caceres was found safe.

WARREN COUNTY, NJ — Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl and are seeking the public's help in the search.

On Tuesday morning, police alerted the public that Bella Caceres was reported missing from the 500 block of South Main Street in Phillipsburg.

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Bella is described as a white, 5’02”, 120-pound girl, with black hair and brown eyes (see above headshot).

Police said that there is "no indication that the circumstances surrounding her disappearance are suspicious," however, the investigation is still underway.

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Authorities added that they have reason to believe Bella may be in the New York City area.

If you see Bella, or have any information on her whereabouts, the police ask that you call Detective B. Caffarelli at 908-454-5501 ext. 336.

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