Crime & Safety

Newark Teen Reported Missing; Cops Seek Help

Sorimar Santana-Williams was reported missing on Wednesday. Can you help Newark police locate and return the 15-year-old to her family?

NEWARK, NJ — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 15-year-old female juvenile. According to police, Sorimar Santana-Williams was reported missing on Wednesday, May 16.

The Newark Department of Public Safety issued the following alert on Friday morning:

“Sorimar is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and 160 pounds. She has a medium complexion, brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen in the 700-block of Clifton Avenue. While police are actively searching for Sorimar, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating her and returning her to her family.”

Anyone with information about Sorimar Santana-Williams 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.newarkpdonline.org or through the smartphone app available at iTunes and Google Play.

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