Missing Newark Woman, 24, Found Unharmed: Police

NEWARK, NJ — UPDATE: Newark police said Wednesday that Breyah Pruden has been found unharmed. No additional information was immediately available. Our original article follows below.

Newark police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing, 24-year-old woman.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Breyah Pruden of Newark was reported missing on Wednesday, June 10.

Police said Pruden was last seen on the 300-block of Chestnut Street. She was wearing a burgundy tank top and blue jean shorts. She was also carrying a black Tumi carry-on luggage bag.

Pruden is described as 5 feet 5 inches and 120 pounds. She has a dark-brown skin complexion, black hair and brown eyes.

"While police are actively searching for Ms. Pruden, we seek the public’s help in quickly locating her," authorities said Tuesday.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Breyah Pruden can call the Newark Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877- 695-8477). Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or via its smartphone app.

A separate missing persons case involving a 72-year-old Newark resident was also reported Tuesday.

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