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UPDATE: 11-Year-Old Newark Girl Remains Missing; Photo Updated (FOUND SAFE)

Newark

Police officials are on the search for a child that was missing on Tuesday. The image of the child has been updated Wednesday morning.

Authorities now request the public’s help in locating Damitra Smith, 11, of Newark.

Police said Damitra is 5’4” tall and 130 pounds. She was last seen wearing pink pants, a red jacket and blue sneakers.

She was last 5A Education Way in Newark.

While police are actively searching for Damitra, they seek the public’s help in quickly locating her so she can be returned to her family.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Damitra Smith to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS.

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

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