'Endangered' Missing Woman Sought In North Jersey

The woman's family hasn't heard from her in nearly a month, police said.

By Jack Slocum, Patch Staff

Jun 16, 2026 9:57 am EDT

Tiffany I. James, 37, is a 5'4, 160-pound Black woman who has been missing for nearly a month. (Paterson Police Department)

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — Authorities in Paterson are seeking the public's help in finding a missing woman.

On Tuesday morning, Paterson police posted an alert that Tiffany I. James, 37, is missing.

Police said James' family hasn't heard from her since May 21, and investigators have reason to believe she may be in Paterson.

She is described as 5'4, 160 lbs, and "endangered." See the photo of James above.

Anyone with information on James' whereabouts is asked to call the Paterson police at 973-321-1111.

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