Newark Woman, 68, Reported Missing; Last Seen Near Supermarket

Newark NJ

10 May, 2022

4:16 PM

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NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public's help finding a missing, 68-year-old woman, authorities reported Tuesday. According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Maria Martins, 68, of Newark, was last seen walking west on Chestnut Street from Seabra's Supermarket in Newark, police said. Detectives are asking for the public's help to quickly locate Martins, who is diagnosed with dementia, authorities said. Police said Martins is 5 feet 2 inches and 130 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. She speaks Portuguese, but does not speak English. Authorities said anyone with information can call the Police 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. Sign up for Patch email newsletters. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected]