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City of Newark Police Division
Tuesday November 11th, 2025 :: 01:32 p.m. EST

Advisory

Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Newark Girl

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. seeks the public’s help in locating Brianna James, 15, of Newark, who was reported missing on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Brianna was last seen in the area of Maple Avenue near Grumman Avenue. She is described as African American, 5’9” tall, and weighing 150 pounds. Brianna’s clothing description is unknown. Her mental and physical well-being are reported to be good. She has runaway twice in the past. Both incidents went unreported.

Director Miranda Sr. urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Brianna James 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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