Crime & Safety
Unidentified Body Found In Newark; No Arrests Made, Prosecutors Say
"Human remains" were found in Newark. The cause of death is pending an autopsy, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — Police have launched an investigation after an unidentified body was found in Newark on Thursday.
Newark police got a report around 2:45 p.m. about “human remains” that were found on the 400-block of Elizabeth Avenue. Police located a body outside at that location, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
The person was pronounced dead at 3:05 p.m. The cause of death is pending an autopsy, prosecutors said late Thursday evening.
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The identity of the deceased hasn’t been established. No arrests have been made, prosecutors said.
Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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