Crime & Safety
Missing Boy, 11, Found Unharmed, Newark Police Say (UPDATE)
Newark police asked for the public's help finding a missing, 11-year-old boy. He has since been found and is unharmed, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — UPDATE: Newark police said that Brayden Killings has been found and is unharmed. Our original article follows below.
Newark police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing, 11-year-old boy, authorities say.
Brayden Killings of Newark was reported missing Wednesday, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.
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Authorities shared the following message along with their missing person alert:
“Brayden, also known as BJ, was last seen at approximately 3:20 p.m. on August 1 on the 100-block of Badger Avenue. He has a dark brown complexion, is 4 feet 9 inches, weighs 90 pounds, and has a scar on his left thigh. Brayden was last seen wearing a gray, black and white striped shirt, faded blue jeans and black Crocs. He is reportedly diagnosed with ADHD and OCD.”
Police said that 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 at the Police Division’s website.
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