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City of Newark Police Division
Sunday October 5th, 2025 :: 05:38 p.m. EDT

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UPDATE - Police Located Missing 11-Year-Old Newark Boy Unharmed

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., reports that Lushawn Smith, Jr., 11, of Newark, who was reported missing today, Sunday, October 5, 2025, has been located unharmed.

Director Miranda  urges anyone with information regarding any criminal activity 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 #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers #missingperson

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

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Non-emergencies: 973-733-6000

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