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City of Newark Police Division
Wednesday November 5th, 2025 :: 12:45 p.m. EST

Advisory

UPDATED PHOTO - Police Continue Seeking Help Locating Missing Newark Woman

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., seeks the public’s help in locating Robin J. Bacote, 53, of Newark, who was reported missing on Friday, April 4, 2025.
 
Ms. Bacote was last seen at 12 p.m. on March 28, 2025, at Baldwin Avenue near Clinton Avenue. She was in possession of an electric scooter and a mini-speaker. 
 
Detectives investigating this incident describe Ms. Bacote as African American, 5’9” tall, and approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a multi-colored scarf, a green vest, gray pants, and sneakers. She is reportedly in good mental and physical health. 
 
Director Miranda urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Robin J. Bacote 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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