PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Jigar Prajapati, a 31-year-old autistic man who left his residence on foot sometime between 3:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Prajapati was last seen at approximately 3:30 a.m. at his residence on Califon Road. He was wearing blue pajama pants and a gray T-shirt at the time. He is described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and 160 pounds and does not have his cellphone with him.
As of 9:10 a.m., a helicopter was assisting in the search over Lake Parsippany.
Residents in the surrounding area are asked to check their properties and review any available surveillance or security camera footage for possible sightings.
Anyone with information regarding Mr. Prajapati’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300, extension 0.
