By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities are requesting assistance from the public to help locate 53-year-old Lucio Mendez Amador, who was reported missing late last week.
According to a statement released by the Hillside Police Department, Mr. Mendez Amador was last seen around 7 p.m. on Friday, December 27, near the intersection of Wainwright Street and Chancellor Avenue in Newark.
Mr. Mendez Amador is described as a Hispanic male with short black hair and a distinctive scorpion tattoo on his right forearm.
At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with “New York” printed on the front, a black wool skull cap, and white sneakers.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Mr. Mendez Amador’s whereabouts to contact the Hillside Police Department at 973-926-5800.