Missing woman discovered dead in Newark

A 60-year-old woman who had been reported missing was discovered dead inside her home on Saturday afternoon.

Sandra Shanks, of Newark, was found unresponsive around 1:15 p.m. on February 7.

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She was pronounced dead at 1:36 p.m. The incident is still under investigation, but foul play is not suspected, according to Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr.

Anyone with information about any criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS.

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and potentially lead to a reward.

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Police Division’s website, npd.newarkpublicsafety.org.