Missing Newark Man With Dementia, Diabetes Is Safe: Police – Newark, NJ Patch

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ —UPDATE: Newark police reported that Eladio Rivera has been found. He is unharmed, authorities said. Our original article follows below.

Newark authorities are seeking the public’s help locating 83-year old Eladio Rivera of Newark, who was reported missing on Saturday, Dec. 29.

According to the Newark Police Department:

“Mr. Rivera, who suffers from dementia and diabetes, was last seen in the 400-block of Mt. Prospect Avenue. He is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall and 135 pounds. He has a medium complexion, brown eyes and white hair. He was wearing a black leather jacket, jeans, and a black surgical boot on his left foot. While police are actively searching for Mr. Rivera, we seek the public’s help in quickly locating him and returning him to his family.”

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Eladio Rivera can 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). Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through the Newark Police Division Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play.

Photo: Newark Police Department

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