Crime & Safety
Missing Newark Girl, 15, Found Unharmed: Police Update
Police asked for the public's help finding a missing 15-year-old youth in Essex County. She has since been found unharmed, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — UPDATE: Police said Jariah Martin has been located and is unharmed. Our original article follows below.
Newark police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 15-year-old youth, authorities announced Tuesday.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Jariah Martin, 15, of Newark, was reported missing on Sunday.
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Martin attends Weequahic High School and may be on the 900-block of South 19th Street in Newark, police said. She is 4 feet 11 inches and 100 pounds, and has a dark-brown skin complexion, black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, brown sweatpants and gray Uggs.
Authorities said anyone with information can contact 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 or via its smartphone app.
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