There is no indication of foul play, authorities say.
Authorities are investigating the death of the East Orange man. (File photo)NEWARK -- Police are investigating the death of an East Orange man whose body they say was found in a restaurant bathroom.
At about 12:30 a.m. Friday, the 54-year-old man was found unresponsive in the bathroom of the restaurant in the 400 block of Springfield Avenue in Newark, city police spokesman Capt. Derek Glenn confirmed. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, Glenn said.
From the early stages of investigating the man's death, police said there is no indication of foul play. The cause of death will be determined by an autopsy, police said.
Authorities are in the process of identifying the man, police said. Though it does not appear suspicious, the death is still under investigation, authorities said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 877-NWK-TIPS (877-695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877-695-4867).
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