NEWARK, NJ (PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT) – Interim Newark Public Safety Director Raul Malave requests the public’s help in locating Jene Johnson, 80, of Newark, who was reported missing on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
Mr. Johnson, who suffers dementia, was last seen in the 100 block of Stuyvesant Avenue at approximately 8 a.m. He is described as 6’4” tall and 160 pounds with a dark complexion, a balding gray head, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue knitted sweater, black jeans, and a black cap. He may be traveling to New York by train.
Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help in quickly locating Mr. Johnson as part of their investigation.
Director Malave urges anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jene Johnson to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip Line at: 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone app available at Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the app.