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ALERT: Newark Woman Reported Missing; Male Sought for Assault

Newark

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Julia Vega, 30, of Newark, who was reported missing yesterday.

Police say Ms. Vega is 4’10” tall and weighs approximately 170 lbs. when she was last seen in the 200-block of South 7th Street around noon.

Newark Police issued a warrant for the arrest of Gualberto Lebron, 32, of Newark, a man Ms. Vega knows, following an assault that occurred on Saturday, May 5th, 2018.

Detectives investigating her whereabouts are working to determine whether Vega is in the company of Lebron, who remains at large.

While police are actively searching for Vega, they seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating her and returning her to her family.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Julia Vega to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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