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City of Newark Police Division
Tuesday January 14th, 2025 :: 08:23 p.m. EST

Advisory

Police Seek Help Locating Missing 63-Year-Old Newark Woman

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. seeks the public’s help in locating Benedette Onyema, 63, of Newark, who was reported missing on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Ms. Onyema was last seen at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025, in the 300 block of New Street. She is described as 5’9” tall and 200 pounds with brown eyes. She was wearing a beige fur coat, black pants, and black Puma sneakers. Her family reports that she has no physical or mental issues. 
 
Director Miranda urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Benedette Onyema 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

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City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108

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