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Police Search for Girl Reported Missing from Newark

Newark

Police in Newark are searching for a girl who was reported missing earlier this month.

According to police, on May 2, Jamiyah Johnson was reported missing from the YMCA program located at 600 Broad Street in Newark. 

Police said that this juvenile was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, blue pants, black slippers and a pink bonnet. 

According to police officials, Jamiyah currently has a nose ring and two tattoos which are located on her chest and left arm. Jamiyah may also have long box braids.

This juvenile is a frequent runaway and may be in the area of 134 Park Place, located in Irvington. She also has family in the Newark and Jersey City areas. 

Police said that her mental and physical conditions are described as good. 

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Jamiyah is asked to please contact Newark Special Victims Division/Det.Dillard at (973)733-7273 or Newark Police at 973-733-6000.

CORRECTION: An earlier police reported erroneously indicated that the missing girl was at YCS on Broadway in Newark. The report has now been cleared and corrected to state YMCA in downtown Newark. 

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