Crime & Safety
Missing Man Last Seen Near Military Park Has Been Found Safe: Police (UPDATED)
The 66-year-old man was reported missing on Friday, police said.
UPDATE: Newark police said William Nieves Rodriguez has been located unharmed. Our original article follows below.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ -- Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen near Military Park in Newark, authorities say.
William Nieves Rodriguez, 66, of Newark, was reported missing Friday, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.
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Rodriguez is Hispanic, 5 feet 11 inches and 200 pounds, with salt and pepper hair. He was wearing a gray sweater, blue jeans, and white and blue sneakers, police said.
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.
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