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Police Find Missing Hampden Man's Van
Search continues for 78-year-old Douglas Dunphy, who has been missing since early January.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:39am
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Police have located the white Ford Econoline van belonging to Douglas Dunphy, a 78-year-old man who has been missing from Hampden, Maine since early January. Dunphy's family has not seen or heard from him in weeks, and authorities are asking the public for any information about his whereabouts.
Why it matters
The discovery of Dunphy's van is a significant development in the search for the missing man, providing investigators with a potential lead. Dunphy's disappearance has raised concerns in the local community, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward to help locate him.
The details
According to the Maine State Police, Dunphy's white Ford Econoline van has been recovered, but the 78-year-old man remains missing. Dunphy typically wears a black Carhartt jacket and blue cap, stands 5-foot-10, weighs 210 pounds, and has green eyes and gray hair. He retired in 2015 after 35 years as the mechanical superintendent of the Bangor Daily News.
- Dunphy has been missing since early January 2026.
- The Hampden Department of Public Safety asked for the public's help in locating Dunphy on January 16, 2026.
The players
Douglas Dunphy
A 78-year-old man who has been missing from Hampden, Maine since early January 2026.
Maine State Police
The state law enforcement agency that recovered Dunphy's van.
Hampden Department of Public Safety
The local law enforcement agency that asked for the public's help in locating Dunphy.
What’s next
Police continue to search for Dunphy and are asking the public to come forward with any information that could help locate him.
The takeaway
The discovery of Dunphy's van is a significant development in the search for the missing man, but his whereabouts remain unknown. The local community is urged to assist authorities in their efforts to find Dunphy and bring him home safely.
