**UPDATE 8:28 P.M. FOUND SAFE**
Newark Police seeks the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Fiddell Acevedo, 71, of Newark, who went missing from his home today.
According to Newark Police officials, Acevedo was last seen on Nuttman Street just before 2:00 p.m. this afternoon.
Police say Acevedo is a Hispanic male who wore a dark sweater, black pants, and blue sneakers.
Acevedo is 5’8” tall, weighs approximately 200 lbs. and has white hair according to police.
Acevedo suffers from Dementia.
While police are actively searching for Acevedo, they seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and returning him to his family.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about Fiddell Acevedo’s whereabouts 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.