Individual Last Seen on Sarah Mildred Long Bridge

On April 30th at approximately 10 P.M. the Portsmouth Police Department took a report of a missing person.  An investigation into the individual’s whereabouts started at that time. On May 1st at approximately 10 A.M. the Police Department was notified by the Department of Transportation that video surveillance showed an individual matching the description of the missing person jumping off the Sarah Long Bridge on April 30th at approximately 8:49 P.M.  A search of the Piscataqua river began immediately after discovering this video.  

At the time of this Media Release, the individual has not been located.  Search efforts on the river continue, led by New Hampshire Marine Patrol.  The identity of the individual is being withheld while the investigation continues. 

The Portsmouth Police Department along with our mental health partners would like to remind people that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available to help individuals cope with emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, and provides crisis resources 24/7.  Individuals can call, text or chat 988.  

The Portsmouth Police Department has been assisted by the New Hampshire Marine Patrol, United States Coast Guard, Portsmouth Fire Department, Kittery Police, Kittery Harbor Master, and the Newington and Rye Fire Departments.  We would like to thank these agencies for their assistance.  

Anyone with information and or press inquiries please reach out to Captain Dave Keaveny of the Investigative Division, 603.610.7511 or at keavenyd@portsmouthnhpd.gov.