Missing, Endangered Man In Newark Is Found, Police Say (UPDATED)

Newark NJ

01 April, 2021

9:19 AM

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NEWARK, NJ — UPDATE: Newark police said Thursday that Benjamin Norman has been found and is unharmed. Our original article follows below. Newark police are asking for the public's help finding a missing, "endangered" man. According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Benjamin Norman, 67, was reported missing on Thursday morning. He was last seen on the 500-block of South 17th Street, and is known to frequent the 800-block of Frelinghuysen Avenue. "Norman speaks both English and Spanish and suffers from the early stages of dementia," authorities said. Police said Norman is 5 feet 5 inches and 90 pounds. He has a dark-brown skin complexion, black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing blue jeans with a burgundy sweater, red baseball cap and burgundy boots. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Benjamin Norman can call the department'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 the Newark Police Division smartphone app. Police Seek Help Locating Missing and Endangered Benjamin Norman, 67, last seen at 500 block of S. 17th St. 5'5", 90 lbs. Wearing blue jeans, burgundy sweater, red baseball cap, burgundy boots. Call: 1-877-NWK-TIPS. https://t.co/k8RthbMvss via @Nextdoor pic.twitter.com/1kDj9zJWxs— Dept. Public Safety (@NewarkNJPolice) April 1, 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.