Missing Nassau County Woman Found Dead

Update:

A Syosset woman with a history of mental illness who was reported missing over the weekend has been found dead, according to Nassau Police.

Deborah O'Connor was found dead in a sump located in the rear of 265 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset around 3 p.m. Sunday. O’Connor's body was removed to the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination and evaluation.

There appears to be no criminality at this time, police said.

Original story:

SYOSSET, NY – Police are searching for a missing Nassau County woman who may be in need of medication.

Deborah O’Connor, 58, has a history of mental illness, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, authorities say.

O’Connor, of Syosset, was last seen on foot at 4 a.m. Thursday in the area of Walker Avenue in Syosset.

O’Connor is 5-foot-2, 175 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.