Missing Newark Girl, 16, Last Seen A Month Ago: Police

NEWARK, NJ — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a missing, 16-year-old resident.

Davonna Ford, 16, has been reported missing, the Newark Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday.

Police said Ford was last seen on Tuesday, July 2 on the 600-block of Sanford Avenue. She is 6 feet 2 inches and 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. (See below photo)

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Davonna Ford 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 Newark Police Division smartphone app.

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