Crime & Safety
Missing Newark Man Last Seen Nearly 6 Months Ago: Police
The missing man is known to walk with a blue rollator walker. Here's where he was last seen, police say.
NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing man who was last seen nearly six months ago, authorities announced Wednesday.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Akeim J. Richard, 53, of Newark, was reported missing on June 27.
Richard was last seen on Jan. 24 at Mountain View Place near Sanford Avenue, police said.
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Richard is 5 feet 10 inches and 220 pounds, and is known to walk with a blue rollator walker. He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants, authorities said.
Anyone with information can contact call 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.
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