Missing Newark Woman, 53, Found Unharmed: Police

NEWARK, NJ — UPDATE: Newark police said Wednesday that Guylaine Roche has been found unharmed. Our original article follows below.

Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a 53-year-old local woman who was reported missing on Tuesday, April 2.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Guylaine Roche, 53, of Newark, who most recently resided on the 200-block of Eastern Parkway, was last in communication with her family on Tuesday, March 26.

Police said Roches is 4 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds, with a medium-brown skin complexion, brown hair and brown eyes (see below photo).

“While detectives are actively searching for Ms. Roche, we seek the public’s help in quickly locating her and returning her to her family,” authorities said.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Guylaine Roche 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 its smartphone app.

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