Crime & Safety
Newark Girl, 15, Missing For 3 Days; Police Seek Public’s Help
Newark police are asking for the public's help finding a missing 15-year-old girl, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 15-year-old girl, authorities announced Tuesday evening.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Iazaliya Johnson, 15, of Newark, was reported missing on Sunday, Jan. 21.
Police released the following statement about the case:
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“Iazaliya, who is a habitual runaway, was last seen in the area of Chadwick Avenue near Avon Avenue and is described as 5 feet 1 inch and 140 pounds, with a hairstyle of black and pink braids. Iazaliya was wearing a black varsity jacket, gray sweatpants, and blue Jordan's sneakers. She frequents the 200-block of West End Avenue, the 100-block of Seymour Avenue and Smith Street in Newark.”
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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