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Newark Residents, Have you Seen Bennie? UPDATE FOUND SAFE

Newark

UPDATE: Found Safe!

Police in Newark are asking for the public's assistance in locating **Bennie Williams, 66**, of Newark.

According to authorities, Mr. Williams weighs approximately 195 lbs., is 5’9” tall, and has black hair.

He was last seen at about 12:15 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday) in the area of Schley Street and Hawthorne Avenue.

Police said Mr. Williams was wearing a black hooded jacket, black boots, and blue jeans.

He suffers from early signs of dementia and takes medication.

While authorities are actively searching for Mr. Williams, they seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and returning him to his family.

Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about Mr. Bennie Williams 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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