Crime & Safety
Missing Essex County Senior Has Early Dementia Signs: Police
Police said that the 66-year-old man may suffer from early signs of dementia.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is requesting the public’s assistance finding Bennie Williams, 66, of Newark.
According to police, Williams is 5 feet 9 inches tall and 195 pounds, and has black hair. He was last seen around 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday in the area of Schley Street and Hawthorne Avenue, and was wearing a black hooded jacket, black boots and blue jeans.
Williams may suffer from early signs of dementia and takes medication, police said.
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"While police are actively searching for Williams, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and returning him to his family," authorities stated.
Anyone with information about Williams 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).
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