Newark Police Search For Family Of ‘Unattended’ Girl, 2

NEWARK, NJ — Newark authorities are searching for the family members of an “unattended” 2-year-old girl found near Stuyvesant Avenue on Tuesday morning.

According to Newark police, a person found the child on the 200-block of Stuyvesant Avenue around 8 a.m. She was wearing a dress, diaper and no shoes at the time.

“The child has been transported to University Hospital for evaluation, but appears unharmed,” police said. “Child Protective Services has been notified.”

No photo or additional description of the child was immediately available.

Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of this child’s parents or guardians can call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through the Newark Police Division Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play.

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