Newark Police seeks the public’s help in locating Mr. Willie Allen, 82, of Newark, reported missing today, August 24.
According to a statement released by Newark Police, Mr. Allen, who a neighbor reports as suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s, was last seen at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Columbia Avenue near Plymouth Street.
The neighbor said Willie entered his vehicle, a 2021 gray Honda CRV wagon with NJ plate numbers HX5-544.
While detectives are actively searching for Mr. Allen, we seek the public’s help in quickly locating him.
Willie is described as 5’10” tall and 180 pounds, with a bald head and brown eyes.
Mr. Allen also uses a prosthetic right leg due to a previous amputation. He was wearing a black shirt with burgundy stripes, black jeans, beige shoes, and a dark-colored baseball cap.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Willie Allen 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.