Crime & Safety
2 Missing People In Essex County; Police Seek Public’s Help
Police: A 62-year-old man was last seen at a local Howard Johnson. A 38-year-old woman was last seen on West Runyon Street.
NEWARK, NJ — UPDATE: Cary Williams has been found and is unharmed, authorities said Friday. Our original article follows below.
Newark police are asking for the public’s help in two separate missing persons cases, authorities announced Wednesday.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, anyone with information about either case can contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips an also be made using the Police Division’s website or through its smartphone app.
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MISSING MAN
Police said Cary Williams, 62, was reported missing on March 10.
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Williams, who is known to frequent Elizabeth, was last seen in suite 353 at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham, located at 20 Frontage Road in Newark. He was wearing a black beanie, grey sweatpants, a white short-sleeve shirt and white Nike sneakers. He is 5 feet 6 inches and 160 pounds, with brown eyes, a low-cut hairstyle and a light skin complexion, authorities said.
Police Seek Help Locating Cary Williams, 62, reported missing 3-10-23. Last seen at Howard Johnson, 20 Frontage Rd., wearing a black beanie, gray sweatpants, a white short-sleeve shirt, and white Nike sneakers. He is l l 5’6” and 160 lbs. with brown eyes. Call: 1-877-NWK-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/555nyxpp2c
— Dept. Public Safety (@NewarkNJPolice) March 15, 2023
MISSING WOMAN
Chloe Ferrel, 38, of Newark, was reported missing on Feb. 15, Newark police said.
Ferrel was last seen on the 200-block of West Runyon Street. She was wearing a gray coat and slippers. She is 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She is diagnosed with schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder, authorities said.
Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Chloe Ferrel, 38, of Newark, reported missing 2-15-23. Last seen at 200 block of W. Runyon St. wearing gray coat and slippers. She is 5’9” tall and 150 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. She is diagnosed Schizophrenia, Call: 1-877-NWK-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/2k7PCJppjD
— Dept. Public Safety (@NewarkNJPolice) March 15, 2023
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