Newark Police Search For Man Reported Missing 5 Weeks Ago

Newark NJ

15 January, 2021

4:50 PM

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NEWARK, NJ — Newark police continue their search for a local resident who was reported missing more than a month ago, authorities reported Friday. Segundo "Cuba" Aponte, 81, of Newark, was reported missing on Dec. 7. The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking help finding Aponte and returning him to his family. Aponte, who is deaf, was last seen on Nov. 26, police said. Aponte lives on South 18th Street and frequents the 100-block of Roseville Avenue. He is 5 feet 8 inches and 175 pounds, with a dark-brown skin complexion, gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing an army jacket, gray dress pants and a brown scarf, authorities said. "Detectives investigating this incident seek the public's help in quickly locating Mr. Aponte and returning him to his family," police said. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Aponte can call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips can also be made using the Police Division's website at: www.newarkpd.org, or through its smartphone app. Police Continue Search for Missing, Deaf Segundo Aponte, 81, Missing Since November 26th. 5' 8" tall, 175 lbs., with gray hair, brown eyes. Last seen wearing army jacket, gray dress pants and a brown https://t.co/qQLY3WVl8k: 1-877-NWK-TIPS. https://t.co/7w2T2Pn86A via @Nextdoor pic.twitter.com/DnaG6WPdNm— Dept. Public Safety (@NewarkNJPolice) January 15, 2021 Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected] Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Sign up for Patch email newsletters.