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Police Search for 80-Year-Old Missing Senior Man in Newark

Newark

Newark Police requests the public’s help in locating Mr. Jene Johnson, 80, of Newark, who was reported missing on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

According to police, Mr. Johnson, who suffers from dementia, was last seen in the 100 block of Stuyvesant Avenue at approximately 8 a.m. He is described as 6’4” tall and 160 pounds with a dark complexion, a balding gray head, and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a blue knitted sweater, black jeans, and a black cap. He may be traveling to New York by train.

Detectives investigating this incident are seeking the public’s help in quickly locating Mr. Johnson as part of their investigation.

Director Malave urges anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jene Johnson 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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