Police Search For Missing Essex County Man Who Has Dementia

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 58-year-old man in Essex County who has been missing since Monday, July 17.

According to the Newark Public Safety Department, authorities are searching for Reginald Williams, 58, of Newark, who suffers from dementia. Williams is 5 feet 9-inches and weighs 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red Chicago Bulls t-shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers.

“While police are actively searching for Mr. Williams, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and returning him to his family,” Newark authorities stated Thursday morning.

Anyone with information about Williams’ whereabouts can call the department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through our new Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play.

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