Search Continues For 2 Missing Newark Residents; Police Ask For Help

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police continue to search for a 17-year-old girl and a 59-year-old man, both of whom were last seen nearly four months ago.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, the first missing persons case involves Aaliyah Bryant, 17, of Newark, who was reported missing on Aug. 30.

Bryant, who has run away from home in the past, was last seen on Aug. 29 on the 100-block of Chancellor Avenue. She was wearing a long white t-shirt and black leggings, and carrying a cross-body bag, police said.

Authorities said Bryant is 5 feet 3 inches and 300 pounds. She has a light-brown skin complexion and blonde hair, and has a silver nose piercing. She is reportedly diagnosed with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

MISSING MAN

Meanwhile, police also continue to search for Maurice Mccullers, 59, of Newark, as part of a separate missing persons case.

Mccullers was reported missing on Aug. 21. He was last seen at 1:12 p.m. leaving 20 Frontage Road.

Police said Mccullers, an African-American male, is 6 feet and 200 pounds. He has brown eyes, and a brown skin complexion. He was wearing a black t-shirt, black pants and black sneakers.

Authorities said anyone with information about a missing person 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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