Missing Jersey City girl Divine Anyanwu located days after vanishing from mall.
A 10-year-old girl who went missing from the Newport Centre Mall on June 5 has been located safe and unharmed, according to the New Jersey State Police. This positive development was confirmed on Monday, following a concerted effort by law enforcement and the community to locate the child.
Divine Anyanwu was discovered around 1 p.m. and appeared to be in good health at the time of her recovery. Authorities reported that a tip prompted investigators to search an apartment complex situated approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the shopping center where she had last been seen. Following the discovery, Divine’s parents were promptly informed and responded to the scene.
As a precautionary measure, Divine is currently undergoing a medical evaluation to ensure her well-being. While the immediate outcome has been encouraging, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance are still under investigation.
Divine’s family reported that they last saw her at their home at approximately 7 a.m. on June 5. The timeline of her disappearance indicates that she was later captured on surveillance footage leaving the mall, seemingly following an unidentified man at around 7:45 p.m. the same day. This footage has raised questions among investigators as they work to piece together the sequence of events that led to her being reported missing.
The incident highlights growing concerns regarding child safety and the importance of community vigilance. Following her disappearance, a wide network of concerned citizens and family members mobilized to assist in the search, demonstrating the significant role that community involvement can play in such urgent situations.
Authorities are now focusing on gathering more information regarding the unidentified man seen with Divine, as well as determining any potential motives behind her departure from the mall. The recovery of Divine Anyanwu and the ongoing investigation into her missing person case serve as a reminder of the critical need for continued dialogue around child safety measures and community awareness.
The New Jersey State Police urge anyone with further information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
