Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose requests the public’s assistance in locating Sophia Rosa, 14, of Newark, who was reported missing on Friday, February 15th, 2019

Sophia was last seen in the 400-block of South 17th Street. She is described as 5’4” tall and 110 lbs. Sophia has a light brown complexion, black hair, which may be recently dyed red, and brown eyes. She was wearing a red, black and white Chicago Bulls jacket, red sneakers and carrying a Lebron James (No. 23) book bag. She attends a Catholic school in Manhattan.

While police are actively searching for Sophia, we seek the public’s help in quickly locating her and returning her to her family.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sophia Rosa 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. Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website: www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone app available at iTunes and Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the app.