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City of Newark Police Division
Wednesday July 16th, 2025 :: 09:18 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Newark Man

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., seeks the public’s help in locating Akeim J. Richard, 53, of Newark, who was reported missing on Friday, June 27, 2025.
 
Mr. Richard was last seen on January 24, 2025, at Mountain View Place near Sanford Avenue. He is described as 5’10” tall, 220 pounds, and is known to walk with a blue rollator walker. Mr. Richard was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.
 
Director Miranda urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Akeim J. Richard 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 (https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/). #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #cops #tips #missingperson

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

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