Elderly Man With Dementia Reported Missing In Newark: Police

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a missing Newark man who is diagnosed with dementia.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, William Moye, 87, was reported missing from the 300 block of South 11th Street at 8 a.m. on Monday.

Police said Moye is 5 feet 9 inches with a slim build, gray hair and beard and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, gray and blue pajama pants and gray slip-on sneakers. (See below photo)

“While detectives are actively searching for Mr. Moye, we seek the public’s help in quickly locating him so he can be returned to his family,” police stated.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of William Moye 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 the department’s smartphone app.

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