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Marine Patrol Scales Back Peaks Island Search for Missing Bentley Professor as Portland Police Lead

Officials urge residents to check outbuildings, vehicles, reporting tips to Portland police.

Overview

  • The Maine Marine Patrol said Friday it will monitor the area during routine patrols after four days of water searches with boats, divers and a plane.
  • Portland police are now the only agency actively searching, with no evidence of foul play reported to date.
  • GPS data from the Maine Warden Service show more than 30 searchers and multiple K-9 teams covered Peaks Island’s undeveloped areas earlier in the week.
  • Wiley Davi, 57, was last seen on the island the evening of Nov. 15 and is described as 5-foot-7 and about 155 pounds with gray hair.
  • Bentley University hosted a community gathering Friday and opened an online space for messages as the search continues.