CLIFTON, New Jersey — The Clifton Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find 74-year-old James Ortzian, who went missing on April 21, 2025, and is considered endangered due to medical conditions. Ortzian was last seen around 4:30 p.m. walking in the area of Hazel Street, wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt and jeans. With more than a day having passed since his disappearance, authorities are increasingly concerned for his well-being and are urging residents to assist in the search.

Ortzian’s medical conditions make his situation particularly urgent, as he may require immediate care or assistance. The Hazel Street area, a residential neighborhood in Clifton, is the focus of the police search, but Ortzian could have wandered farther since Monday afternoon. The Clifton Police Department is working diligently to locate him, relying on community members to provide any information that could lead to his safe return.

If you have any information that might help locate James Ortzian, please contact the Clifton Police Department at 973-470-5911. Even a small detail—like spotting someone matching his description in a blue shirt and jeans—could make a difference in bringing him home safely. Time is critical in this case, and the police are counting on the public’s help.

The Clifton community is coming together to support the search for James Ortzian. Let’s do our part to ensure this vulnerable resident is found and reunited with his loved ones.

Published by State Gleam
Keywords: James Ortzian, Clifton Missing, Endangered Person, Hazel Street, Clifton Police, April 2025