Crime & Safety
Police Say Missing Newark Girl, 14, Found Unharmed (UPDATED)
Newark police previously said a missing girl is known to visit East Orange. She has since been found and is safe.
NEWARK, NJ -- UPDATE: Newark police announced on March 28 that Kaylee Jones has been found and is safe. Our original article follows below.
Newark police are searching for a missing girl last seen two weeks ago, who has been known to visit East Orange, authorities said Wednesday.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Kaylee Jones, 14, of Newark, was reported missing on March 9.
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Police said that Jones, who has run away in the past, was last seen at Sussex Avenue in Newark. She is known to frequent Grove Terrace in East Orange.
Police said Jones was last seen wearing a light-gray Nike hoodie, dark-gray sweat pants and blue Jordan's (shoes). She is 5 feet 5 inches and 125 pounds, and has a light-brown skin complexion, brown hair and brown eyes.
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Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Police 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 or its smartphone app.
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