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Reports of 'wild monkeys' in Newark likely a hoax, sightings may be AI-generated: police

Police respond to a report of wild monkeys in Newark on Thursday
Police respond to a report of wild monkeys in Newark on Thursday.
Marla Diamond

NEWARK (1010 WINS) -- Reports in recent days that "wild monkeys" are on the loose in Newark are likely a hoax, and any "sightings" may be AI-generated, police said Thursday.

"Responding Officers have not located any monkeys" at Georgia King Village in the Fairmount neighborhood, police said.


A Facebook photo of monkeys climbing around a dumpster at the housing complex near University Hospital sparked the response.

Police have "preliminarily determined that this incident is a hoax."

Any photos or videos posted to social media are "likely AI-generated," according to cops.

Newark Animal Control responded to a similar report Wednesday and also didn't find any monkeys, "loose or caged," police said.

Police are searching for whoever posted the photo, as it's a crime to create false alarm in New Jersey.