Crime & Safety

FOUND: Missing North Jersey Girl, 14, May Have Gone To New York, Police Say

The missing teen is known to visit restaurants in Essex County. She may have traveled to New York, authorities said.

UPDATE: Remy Bynum has been located, police said Thursday. Our original article follows below.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 14-year-old girl in North Jersey.

Remy Bynum, 14, of Newark, was last seen at 1 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.

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Bynum is known to frequent fast food restaurants in the areas of Bergen Street and West Market Street, Jones Street, Springfield Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue in Newark. She may have traveled into New York, police said.

Authorities said 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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