Newark Woman Missing Since Last Winter, Police Seek Help

NEWARK, NJ — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a woman who went missing last winter.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Qiana Otis, 37, of Newark, was reported missing on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018.

Police stated:

“Ms. Otis was reported missing from the 900-block of Frelinghuysen Avenue. At that time, she was wearing a black North Face jacket with sweat pants and tan boots. She was also seen in the area of Osborne Terrace.”

Police described Otis as 5 feet 6 inches tall and pounds, with a medium-brown skin complexion, black hair and brown eyes (see photo below).

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

Anyone with information about Qiana Otis’ 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 smartphone app available at iTunes and Google Play.

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