Crime & Safety

Missing NJ Man Last Seen At Hospital In Newark: Police

Police are searching for a man who was reported missing from a hospital in Newark, authorities say.

Police are searching for a man who was reported missing from a hospital in Newark on Sunday, authorities say.
Police are searching for a man who was reported missing from a hospital in Newark on Sunday, authorities say. (Newark Department of Public Safety)

NEWARK, NJ — Police are searching for a man who was reported missing from a hospital in Newark on Sunday, authorities say.

James Brown, 76, was reported missing from Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He was last seen at 10:20 p.m. at the hospital, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.

Authorities said Brown, who has been diagnosed with dementia, is 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds, and was wearing a dark gray short sleeve shirt and blue jeans.

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Anyone with information can 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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