Newark Girl, 15, Has Been Missing For Nearly 2 Weeks: Police

NEWARK, NJ -- Newark police are asking for help finding a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing nearly two weeks ago, authorities announced Monday.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Katyyah Rogers, 15, of Newark, was reported missing on May 14. She was last seen at Eastern Parkway near Varsity Road.

Police said Rogers has run away from home before. She is 5 feet 5 inches and about 120 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.

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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