Have You Seen Her? Somerset Woman Missing Since October 5

A community search effort is being organized as concern continues to grow for a Somerset woman who has been missing for more than three weeks.

Belinda Prentice, 71, of Somerset, was last seen around 6 p.m. on October 5, 2026, near Bamburgh Court in Franklin Township. Authorities and loved ones are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could help bring her home safely.

According to the Franklin Township Police Department, Prentice is described as a Black woman standing approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 135 pounds. Police said the clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance is unknown, though she is known to frequently wear a head covering.

As the search enters its fourth week, family members, friends, and community supporters are continuing efforts to raise awareness about her disappearance and encourage residents throughout Somerset County and beyond to keep an eye out for her.

Missing person cases are often solved because someone remembers seeing a person, vehicle, or seemingly small detail that later proves important. Authorities hope increased public attention will generate new leads that could help locate Prentice.

Anyone who may have seen Belinda Prentice or has information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-5533. The department’s original missing person alert asks the public to share her information widely in hopes that someone recognizes her and comes forward.

Police emphasize that even information that may seem minor could be valuable to investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to call Franklin Township Police at 732-873-5533, extension 1010.