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ALERT: Police Search for Missing Newark Woman

Newark

Police in Newark request the public’s help with finding Ms. Marialaina Grieco, 55, a city resident who was reported missing on October 9. 

According to police, Grieco, who suffers from bipolar and schizoaffective disorder, was last seen wearing a black waist-length coat in the 600 block of Mt. Prospect Avenue on October 6, 2021. 

Police described Grieco as 5’5’’ and 140 pounds, Grieco has blue eyes and random scars on her legs.

Police said Grieco is known to frequent the neighborhood of Mt. Prospect Avenue between Grafton and Elwood avenues, and she likes to be around churches and dollar stores.

Director O’Hara urges anyone with information on the whereabouts of Grieco to call the 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.  

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