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Newark Police Search for Missing 56-Year-Old Cranford Man UPDATE: Found Safe

Newark Cranford

Police in Newark requests the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Gregory McGill, 56, of Cranford, who was reported missing Wednesday in Newark.

According to police, at approximately 9 a.m., a family member dropped McGill off at a residence in the 500 block of Elizabeth Avenue, but he has not been seen since that time.

Police say McGill, who suffers from dementia, is described as 6’5” tall and 260 lbs.

McGill has a light brown complexion, a bald head. and was last seen wearing a dark colored baseball cap, blue jeans, blue shoes, blue jacket and glasses.

While police are actively searching for Mr. McGill, we seek the public’s help in quickly locating him and returning him to his family.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Gregory McGill to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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