Bergen County officials are asking the public to help them find a teenage girl who has been missing for over a week, sparking growing concern in her community.
Sixteen-year-old Hallelujah Jean-Gilles was last seen on 29 September and has not been heard from since, according to the Fair Lawn Police Department. Authorities confirmed her disappearance in a Facebook post shared on 8 October, urging anyone with information to come forward.
Described as a Black female, Hallelujah is around 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs roughly 180 pounds. When she was last seen, she was wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt layered over a white T-shirt, with black sweatpants, black and white trainers, and carrying a black shoulder backpack. Police have shared these details in the hope that someone may recognize her or remember spotting her in the days after she vanished.
The fact that she has been gone for more than a week without contact has added to the urgency of the search. Cases involving missing teenagers always stir anxiety, but the longer the time passes without any sign of them, the more pressing the situation becomes. Local officers and the wider community are working together, spreading her photo and description in the hopes that someone might hold the key to bringing her home safely.
Police say that even the smallest tip could help them trace her steps. Whether someone remembers seeing a girl matching her description walking, boarding public transport, or even talking to someone, it could be the missing piece of the puzzle. Authorities in Bergen County are stressing that no piece of information is too small to share.
In situations like this, families are often left in a painful limbo, not knowing whether their loved one is safe. While police have not released further details about the circumstances of her disappearance, the appeal itself shows they are treating the case seriously and are committed to doing everything they can to find her.
Stories of young people going missing are sadly not uncommon, but each case carries its own heartbreak. Communities often rally together in such moments, putting up posters, sharing social media posts, and keeping an eye out for anything unusual. With Hallelujah’s case, the hope is that with so many eyes looking, her whereabouts will be discovered soon.
For now, Bergen County authorities are urging anyone who thinks they may have spotted Hallelujah or has any information at all to reach out to Fair Lawn Police. Their message is clear: the more people who keep her face and description in mind, the greater the chance she can be found and reunited with those waiting anxiously for her return.
Police continue to stress that time is critical when it comes to missing persons, particularly when the individual is a young teenager. Every hour and every day that passes can make a difference, which is why public awareness and shared vigilance are so vital right now.
Hallelujah’s case remains open and active, with officers asking the community to stay alert, stay aware, and help in any way they can to bring her home.
