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Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Takes Lead in Search for Missing Hampden Man

State police cite the case's complexity in shifting the lead role.

Overview

  • Douglas Dunphy, 78, has been missing since Jan. 15 and remained unlocated as of Thursday, according to state police.
  • Teams from Hampden police, Bangor police, state troopers and the Maine Warden Service searched his Kennebec Road property on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Investigators previously recovered his white Ford Econoline van on Jan. 29, but Dunphy was not found.
  • State police describe the case as an isolated incident with no ongoing public-safety concerns, and say they are not in a position to confirm that any crime has occurred.
  • Authorities urge tips to 207-973-3700 ext. 9 for Detective Jennifer Fiske or through the Major Crimes Unit North online portal.