Missing NJ Man Last Seen At PATH Found Safe: Newark Police

NEWARK, NJ -- UPDATE: Tom Hodder, who was reported missing from the Robert Treat Hotel on Sunday, has been located and is unharmed, police said. Our original article follows below.

Newark authorities are asking for the public's help finding a missing person last seen at the PATH train platform at Newark Penn Station on Sunday.

Tom Hodder, 47, was reported missing from the Robert Treat Hotel. He is diagnosed with Down Syndrome, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.

Hodder was last seen inside Newark Penn Station on the PATH train platform at 10:40 a.m. He is 5 feet 4 inches and 180 pounds with a fair skin complexion, blonde hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt with the number 56 printed on the front in pink lettering. He was also wearing jeans and was carrying a black bag. (See below photo)

Detectives investigating the case are seeking the public’s help in locating Hodder, who may be headed to New York City. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Tom Hodder can call the department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or the Newark Police Special Victims Unit at (973) 733-7273.

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