Crime & Safety

Missing Belleville Man With Medical Conditions Found Safe (UPDATED)

Belleville police asked for the public's help finding a missing 72-year-old man. He has been found and is safe, authorities said.

BELLEVILLE, NJ -- UPDATE: The man reported missing has been found and is safe, authorities said. Our original article follows below.

Belleville police are asking for the public's help finding a missing, 72-year-old man, authorities said Monday.

The Belleville Police Department posted the following message on social media:

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"Please help us locate the above pictured 72-year-old male, Oscar. He was last seen yesterday in the area of Saint Peters Church (William Street) wearing a white jacket with red, yellow and blue stripes, blue jeans and blue sneakers. He suffers from asthma, dementia and is diabetic. Please contact Belleville Police at 973-450-3334 immediately if found or if you have information."

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