By Stephanie Grinnell

Staff Writer

Biddeford Police and the Maine Marine Patrol conducted a second search of the Saco River May 1. The agencies were on the lookout for Keith O’Brien, 41, who has not been seen since 7:30 p.m. April 16.

According to a statement from Biddeford Police Deputy Chief JoAnne Fisk, O’Brien was last seen in the area of Main Street wearing black work boots, and blue jacket and brown pants. Fisk said his location was narrowed to the railroad bridge near the river upon further investigation. 

A phone call from a friend alerted police that O’Brien had not contacted him recently, which was unusual for him, the caller said. According to a police log of the call, the two had been drinking by the river the last time O’Brien was seen.   

An air and river search April 29 did not turn up any sign of O’Brien, leading to the additional search with an airboat May 1. Fisk said the searches will continue, with each shift paying special attention to the area O’Brien was last seen.

“Our intent is to keep looking until we are able to locate him,” she said.

Fisk said there will also be intermittent search of the river in conjunction with the Maine Warden’s Service when there is a boat available.  

Fisk said O’Brien does not have family in the area, and said foul play is not suspected in his disappearance. 

O’Brien is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 230 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who has seen him or had contact with him should contact police at 282-5127 or email dispatch@bpd.net.

Contact Stephanie Grinnell by calling 282-4337 ext. 213 or email news@inthecourier.com.