Florida woman missing after hospital treatment in New Jersey
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A Florida woman admitted to a local New Jersey hospital for treatment has been missing since Friday, the Newark Police Department announced Tuesday.
Teresa Maki, 26, of West Palm Beach, Fla., arrived at Newark International Airport with a male companion. Police said they were both detained.
Maki was transported to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for evaluation, where she fled care. She may be traveling to Brooklyn, police said.
Maki is described as white, around 4'11" tall, and is believed to weigh 100 pounds with blonde hair. The Florida woman suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, authorities said.
Anyone with information about Teresa Maki's whereabouts should call the Newark Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous tips are confidential and could result in a reward.
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division's website here.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.