Crime & Safety
Missing ‘Endangered’ Teen In Newark Found, Is Uninjured: Police
The 16-year-old was last seen on Chelsea Avenue in Newark, police said.
NEWARK, NJ — UPDATE: Newark police announced on July 24 that Shawn Harris has been found and is uninjured. Our original article follows below.
Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a missing, “endangered” teen.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, police are seeking assistance from the public finding Shawn Harris, 16, who was reported missing Friday.
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Harris was last seen Friday on the 100-block of Chelsea Avenue. He is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 9 inches and 140 pounds, with a light-brown skin complexion, light-brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing gray sweat pants and a light gray t-shirt with the words “East Side” on the front in red letters. (See below photo)
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Shawn Harris 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.
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Police seek the public's help in locating missing and endangered 16-year old Newark boy. Reported missing from 100 block of Chelsea Ave. Call: 1-877-NWK-TIPS. https://t.co/zpYh1Zk0AV via @Nextdoor pic.twitter.com/etlgIBI1g4
— Dept. Public Safety (@NewarkNJPolice) July 19, 2019
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