Crime & Safety
NY Man Last Seen Leaving Newark Hotel Is Still Missing: Police
He was reported missing nearly three months ago, Newark police said.
NEWARK, NJ — The search continues for a missing New York resident who was last seen leaving a hotel in Newark, authorities said Thursday.
Mohammed Arif Jafari, 25, of Syracuse, was reported missing on Aug. 16, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.
Police shared the following information about the case:
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“Jafari, who [has] an intellectual disability, was last seen at approximately 9:30 a.m. leaving the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at 858 Broad Street. He was wearing a green t-shirt and khaki pants with no shoes. Known to pray a lot, Jafari is described as 5 feet 5 inches and 145 pounds with brown eyes, black hair and a light complexion.”
Anyone with information can contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips can also be made using the Police Division’s website.
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