Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Newark Woman Suffering from Dementia
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé continues to seek the public’s help locating Maria Celeste Marques, 79, of Newark, who was reported missing today, Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Ms. Marques, who suffers from dementia, was last seen at 10:38 a.m. on Van Buren Street. She is described as 5-ft. tall, 90 to 110 pounds, with brown eyes. She was wearing eyeglasses, a gold sweater, brown shirt, brown shoes, and carrying a black purse.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Maria Celeste Marques 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://www.newarkpublicsafety.org/how-do-i/submit-a-crime-tip/. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #missingperson
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City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
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