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Maria Soares Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newark, New Jersey on Jul 01, 2025

Victim Details

Sep 03, 2025

Sep 04, 2025

Maria

Soares

62

61

64 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 01, 2025

Newark

New Jersey

Essex County

Newark

No

177399

Newark Police Department Special Victims Unit

Newark

New Jersey

Essex County

07108

Bryan Lewis

Detective

300 Clinton Avenue, New Jersey

9737337273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/index.php

C25031135

2025-07-07

Newark Police Department Special Victims Unit

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/03/2026


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Maria Fatema Soares, a 61-year-old woman from Newark, New Jersey, was reported missing after she was last seen on July 1, 2025. Her disappearance prompted concern from her family and an appeal to the public for assistance by the Newark Department of Public Safety. Ms. Soares was last seen in the vicinity of the 100 block of Polk Street. Authorities and loved ones were especially worried as it was reported that she had been experiencing depression.

Authorities described Ms. Soares as bei ...
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Last Seen: Jul 01, 2025

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