Newark Woman, 74, Missing; Cops Seek Public’s Help

NEWARK, NJ — Police want to return Jacqueline Bynam, 74, of Newark, to her family. Can you help?

On Friday, the Newark Department of Public Safety released a missing persons alert for Bynam, who has been missing since Thursday. She was last seen at 11 a.m. on the 300-block of South 10th Street in Newark.

According to police, Bynam has a light-brown skin complexion, walks with a cane, is 5 feet 9 inches tall and 190 pounds. Bynam has brown eyes and gray hair, and was last seen wearing a blue zipped sweater, white shirt, burgundy pants and black slippers. Bynam also wears prescription glasses.

“While police are actively searching for Ms. Bynam, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and returning her to her family,” authorities said.

Anyone with information about Jacqueline Bynam’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 its smartphone app at iTunes and Google Play.

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