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City of Newark Police Division
Sunday January 15th, 2023 :: 10:40 p.m. EST

Advisory

Police Seek the Public’s Help Locating Missing 88-Year-Old Newark Man Suffering from Dementia

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé seeks the public’s help in locating Baliva Riva-Veneira, 88, of Newark, who was reported missing today. 

Mr. Riva-Veneira, who suffers from dementia, was last seen at 5 p.m. at Fillmore Street near Ferry Street. He is described as 5’10” tall and 180 pounds. Mr. Riva-Veneira was wearing a white coat with fur on the outside, black sweat pants, black sneakers, and a black hat.

Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Baliva Riva-Veneira to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.    
    
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.orgNewark Police Division or through our Smartphone App available at your App Store. Search Newark Police Division to download the App. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #missingperson #dementia

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City of Newark Police Division
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Newark, NJ 07108

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