Newark police searching for man missing since january

Newark police searching for man missing since January

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July 17, 2025
Akeim J. Richard has not been seen since January 24, and police are seeking information on his whereabouts.

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Akeim J. Richard, a 53-year-old Newark man who has been missing since January and was officially reported missing on June 27.

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. said Richard was last seen on January 24 near Mountain View Place and Sanford Avenue. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 220 pounds, and is known to use a blue rollator walker.

At the time of his disappearance, Richard was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward.

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