Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., requests the public’s help in locating Sandra Shanks, 60, of Newark, who has been reported missing.

Ms. Shanks was last seen at her place of employment, Marion P. Thomas School, at 2:10 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026. She is described as 5’8” tall and 160 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red coat, black flats, a curly wig, and glasses. Her mental and physical conditions are good.

Director Miranda urges anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sandra Shanks to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS(1-877-695-8477). 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 at: https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.orgNewark Police Division.