Public’s Help Sought For Missing Put Valley Woman

Authorities are seeking help from the public after the disappearance of 54-year-old Putnam Valley woman.

54-year-old Putnam Valley resident Cathleen Venditti has been reported missing.

Cathleen Venditti was last seen by her family at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19. Her husband notified authorities after Venditti did not return home. According to police, she left her Cherry Street home for an appointment in Croton early Monday morning. Venditti never made it to the appointment and has been missing ever since.

Venditti, who has blond hair, blue eyes, is 5’7” and 165 pounds, was wearing blue jeans and a black jacket, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department reports in a “Missing Adult” flier it is circulating. She was driving a 2008 blue Toyota RAV 4 with New York registration EHN 8004. “Circumstances suggest that she may be feeling depressed and may be without needed medication,” a post on the sheriff’s website states.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department at 845-225-4300.