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Police Search for Missing 77-Year-Old Man with Alzheimer's in Newark

Newark

Newark Police are searching for a 77-year-old man diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia, who was reported missing a few days ago.

Authorities said on October 19, Jene Joseph-Johnson was reported missing by his wife.

Police said that he was last seen at the location of 121-45 237th St Rosedale Queens, NY. and is possibly heading to Hillside. 

According to police, Mr. Joseph-Johnson is currently wearing Black pants, a bright red dress shirt with black sneakers, with white-colored soles.

He is known to take public transportation but is not aware of his location when he gets there.

Police said he does respond to his name and is very friendly towards law enforcement.

If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of Mr. Joseph-Johnson, please contact the Newark Police Department.

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