Newark Woman, 23, Reported Missing; Police Seek Public’s Help

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for help locating a 23-year-old local woman who has been missing since Wednesday. Authorities say that Nagera McCloud, 23, of Newark, was last seen in the area of Eastern Parkway near Varsity Road.

“While police are actively searching for Ms. McCloud, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and returning her to her family,” Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose stated Thursday morning.

According to police, McCloud has brown eyes, is 5 feet 5 inches and weighs about 140 pounds. She was wearing a black hoodie and gray sweat pants and her hair was in braids (black with blonde tips).

Anyone with information about McCloud’s whereabouts 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 new smartphone app available at iTunes and Google Play.

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