Two years later, newark police continue search for missing woman

NEWARK, N.J. – Newark police are again asking for the public’s help to locate 19-year-old Aaliyah Bryant, who has been missing since August 2023.

Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said Bryant was reported missing on August 30, 2023, after she was last seen the previous day in the 100 block of Chancellor Avenue.

Authorities said she has a history of running away, but efforts to locate her have so far been unsuccessful.

Key Points

Aaliyah Bryant, 19, was last seen on August 29, 2023, near Chancellor Avenue in Newark.
She was wearing a white T-shirt, black leggings, and carrying a cross-body bag.
Police urge anyone with information to call the 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line.

Description and circumstances

Bryant is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing about 300 pounds, with a light-brown complexion, blonde hair, and a silver nose piercing. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a long white T-shirt and black leggings.

Police said she has been diagnosed with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), conditions that may affect her judgment and safety.

Ongoing efforts to locate Bryant

Despite the passage of time, Newark police continue to circulate her photo and information, urging residents to remain alert for any sightings. Investigators said they are still actively following up on tips and potential leads.

Public asked to assist

Anyone with information about Bryant’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).

Officials said all tips are confidential and may be eligible for a reward.

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