Hampden, Maine – State police searched a Hampden property Tuesday while investigating a missing 78-year-old man.
According to the Maine State Police, troopers are assisting the Hampden Police Department in ongoing efforts to locate and check on the well-being of Douglas Dunphy, who was reported missing earlier this month.
Police said that on Tuesday, state police, the Maine Warden Service, and Hampden police conducted a coordinated search of Mr. Dunphy’s property on Kennebec Road in Hampden. Authorities asked residents and drivers to avoid the immediate area during the operation to prevent congestion that could interfere with search efforts.
Officials emphasized that there is no known risk to the public at this time.
The investigation remains active, and additional media updates will be released as more information becomes available, police said. No further details about the circumstances surrounding Mr. Dunphy’s disappearance were released Tuesday.
Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Maine State Police at 207-973-3700, extension 9, and request to speak with Detective Jennifer Fiske.
Searches of this nature often involve multiple agencies and can continue over several days as investigators work to rule out locations and gather new leads. Police did not specify whether additional searches are planned in the coming days.
The search activity may be of particular relevance to commuters and residents who regularly travel Kennebec Road, as temporary access restrictions may continue during active operations.
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