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City of Newark Police Division
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 :: 07:43 p.m. EST

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Police Continue to Seek Help Locating Missing Man from Syracuse, N.Y.

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé continues to request the public’s help in locating Mohammed Arif Jafari, 25, of Syracuse, N.Y, who was reported missing on August 16, 2023. 

Jafari, who suffers from 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 5’5” and 145 pounds with brown eyes, black hair, and a light complexion. 

Director Fragé urges anyone with information on Jafari’s whereabouts 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. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #missingperson #BackTogetherAgain 

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Newark, NJ 07108

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