**UPDATE 7:58am FOUND SAFE**
A statement released by Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose asks the public for their assistance in locating a man who went missing from a Newark residence on Saturday.
According to Director Ambrose, The family of Mr. Simoao Pedro Pinheiro, 33, of Newark, reported him missing Saturday evening from 765 North 6th Street.
Director Ambrose said Mr. Pinheiro is Hispanic, weighs 160 lbs. and is is 5’9” in height.
Pinheiro has a medium complexion, brown eyes, and hair.
He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a long sleeve blue shirt with tan boots Director Ambrose said.
Police believe Pinheiro is occupying his 2016 Kia white Sorento, with a NJ license plate number "K92-GKB".
While police are actively searching for Mr. Pinheiro, they seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and returning him to his family.
Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about Mr. Pinheiro 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.