Newark Police Need Help Finding Missing Girl, 16

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public’s help finding a 16-year-old girl reported missing last week.

On Tuesday, the Newark Department of Public Safety announced it’s asking for help locating Za-ahira Jimenez, 16, of Newark.

Jimenez was reported missing from the 100-block of Dewey Street on Saturday, Sept. 28, authorities said.

“While police are actively searching for Za-ahira, we seek the public’s help in quickly locating her so she can be returned to her family,” authorities said.

Police said Jimenez is Hispanic/black, 5 feet 10 inches and 115 pounds. She has a light-brown skin complexion, blonde hair, brown eyes and a birthmark on the back of her neck. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black pants and a pair of Vans shoes. (See below photo)

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Za-ahira Jimenez 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 can also be made using the Police Division’s website at: newarkpd.org or through the Newark Police Division smartphone app.

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