UPDATE: Missing Newark Woman, 81, Has Been Found

Newark NJ

18 October, 2021

2:48 PM

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NEWARK, NJ — UPDATE: Jonnie Couler has been located and is unharmed, police said Monday evening. Our original article follows below. Newark police are asking for the public's help finding a missing, 81-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with dementia, authorities said. Jonnie Couler, 81, was reported missing Monday, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety. According to police, Couler is 5 feet 2 inches and weighs 95 pounds. She has gray hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a white turban, a tan jacket and tan pants. Couler is known to frequent the ShopRite supermarket on Springfield Avenue, and was last seen at 8 a.m. on Monday on the 400-block of University Avenue, authorities said. Police said anyone with information 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.newarkpublicsafety.org. or through its smartphone app. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected] Sign up for Patch email newsletters. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page.