Newark Police Trying To Return Missing Teen To Family

NEWARK, NJ — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 13-year old.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Daniel Napolean of Newark was reported missing from a home on the 100-block of Sunset Avenue on Thursday around 1 p.m.

Police said that Napolean is 5 feet 5 inches and 125 pounds. He has a medium skin complexion, black hair and brown eyes. He also has a mole on his left lower hip. Napolean was last seen wearing a blue Cowboys shirt, black Adidas pants and blue Jordan sneakers.

“While police are actively searching for Napolean, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating him and returning him to his family,” the NDPS stated.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Daniel Napolean can call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or the Newark Police Special Victims Unit at (973) 733-7273. Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through its new smartphone app available at iTunes and Google Play.

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Photo: Newark Department of Public Safety