Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Missing Newark Boy, 11, Found Unharmed: Police
An 11-year-old boy in Newark was last seen wearing his school uniform and a face mask, authorities said. He's since been found.
NEWARK, NJ — UPDATE: Jahzir Whitmire has been found and is unharmed, police said. Our original article follows below.
Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing, 11-year-old boy in Newark, authorities reported Thursday.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, police are seeking help finding Jahzir Whitmire, a local resident.
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“Jahzir was last seen Wednesday at approximately 1 p.m. in the area of Mercer Street near Broome Street,” authorities said. “He was last seen wearing his school uniform consisting of a blue shirt, tan pants and black shoes. He also had on a black face mask.”
Anyone with information about Whitmire’s whereabouts can call the division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips can also be made using the Police Division’s website at www.newarkpublicsafety.org. or through its smartphone app.
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