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Published on May 05, 2024
Newark Police Issue Alert for Missing 71-Year-Old John Anthony GuerreroSource: Newark Police Department

The Newark Police Department has issued a missing person alert for John Anthony Guerrero, a 71-year-old Hispanic man. According to the department's notification, Guerrero was last seen on the evening of May 3. Standing around 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing roughly 170 pounds, he appears to have vanished from Lafayette Avenue.

In a statement that was lacking in details, the family only reported Guerrero missing this afternoon, two days after he was last seen. He was described as wearing a black rugby-style padded head guard, a black zip-up jacket, a burgundy pullover with a corporate motors logo, black sweatpants, sandals, and no socks. Despite the cold, this description suggests he was not dressed for an extended period outdoors.

Concerns are escalating for the well-being of Guerrero. The police are urging the public to contribute any information they might have. A specific appeal was posted on the Newark Police Department community information service, detailing his last known whereabouts and how he was dressed.

Individuals with information relevant to John Anthony Guerrero's disappearance are encouraged to contact the Newark Police Department at (510) 578-4237. For emergencies, the public should not hesitate to dial 911. He was wearing a distinctive padded head guard when he was last seen, which might be a significant detail in helping identify him.