Sketch Created Of Woman Found Along Union County Train Tracks

ELIZABETH, NJ — Authorities released a sketch of a woman who was found dead near train tracks in Elizabeth on June 11.

The New Jersey State Police created the composite sketch and are asking the public for help to try to identify her and learn more about the circumstances behind her death, announced acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Elizabeth Police Department Chief Giacomo Sacca and Director Earl Graves on Friday.

The woman's body was found on June 11 in the afternoon along railroad tracks off of the 300 block of Port Avenue in Elizabeth, according to authorities.

Police are describing the woman as a possibly Black and/or Hispanic, 25 to 35 years of age, with a slender build, standing about 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7, and weighing about 125 to 140 pounds, said Ruotolo.

The woman also had closely cropped hair, may have worn a wig or other head covering, and had double piercings in both ears, said Ruotolo.

Police also released an image of an SUV of interest in the case. The SUV appears to be a light-colored Toyota Highlander with brightly polished rims and a roof rack, model year 2000 to 2006.

Anyone with information about this matter is being urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Detective Angela Concepcion at 908-341-5416 or New Jersey State Police Detective Aileen Clowes at 609-960-6960. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org.

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