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Garwood Police Department
Friday September 5th, 2025 :: 06:06 p.m. EDT

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Missing Person: (Ivy Alave, 16, white Female, 5'0", 135lbs). Last seen: 1PM 9-4-2025 in Garwood, NJ

The Garwood Police Dpet. is seeking the public;s assistance in locating a missing juvenile out of our juresdiction. Ivy Alave was last seen by her parents at approx. 1PM on Thursday - 9/4/2025. She said that she was going to Starbucks in Westfield, NJ. Ivy never returned home. Numerous attempts to reach her via cell phone were unsuccessful. Surveillance footage obtained show that Ivy was in the are of the Cranford Train Station. Last seen wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and carrying a black backpack. Ivy is described as having brown hair, brown eyes, 5"0" and 135lbs. If you have seen Ivy or have any information to her wherabouts, please contact Garwood Police - (908)-789-1500.

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Missing Person: (Ivy Alave, 16, white Female, 5'0", 135lbs). Last seen: 1PM 9-4-2025 in Garwood, NJ. Please contact Garwood Police with information - (908)-789-1500

Address/Location
Garwood Police Department
403 South Ave
Garwood, NJ 07027

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-789-1500

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Missing Person

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