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ALERT: Police Search for Missing Autistic Man in Newark UPDATE: Found Safe

Newark

Police in Newark requests the public’s help in locating Mr. Joseph L. Walker, 35, of Newark, who was reported missing Friday. 

According to police, Mr. Walker was last seen at 7 p.m. in the 200 block of South 10th Street. He is reportedly autistic and on medication for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. 

Police said Walker is 6 ft. and 150 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and a slight beard. 

He was last seen wearing a yellow hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans with holes in them, white and orange sneakers and no face mask.

Police said Walker might also be carrying a red beach chair.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Joseph L. Walker 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. 

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