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Parsippany police search for missing autistic man

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, N.J. (Morris County) — Police are asking for the public’s help finding a 31-year-old man who was reported missing Tuesday morning in Parsippany.

The Parsippany Police Department is attempting to locate Jigar Prajapati, who police said is autistic and was last seen at his residence on Califon Road at about 3:30 a.m. Aug. 11.

Police believe Prajapati left the residence on foot sometime between 3:30 and 6 a.m.

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Prajapati is described as approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue pajama pants and a T-shirt of an unknown color, according to police.

Police said Prajapati does not have his cellphone with him.

Authorities are asking residents in the surrounding area to check their properties and review home surveillance or other security camera footage for possible sightings.

Anyone with information about Prajapati’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department at 973-263-4300, ext. 0.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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