DEVELOPING: Portland Police Searching For Missing Person with Medical Issues

Portland, Maine - The Portland Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Robert Koch 52 years of age. Mr. Koch left his residence at 723 Riverside Street on 08-15-14 at about 8:30 p.m. and mentioned going to the Trolley Park at Forest Avenue and Riverside Street. Mr. Koch may have been seen at the 7Eleven at Forest and Riverside at 4:00 am on Saturday 08-16-14 however this has not yet been confirmed. The area of the Trolley Park was searched by officers and family, but Mr. Koch was not located.

Mr. Koch suffers from medical conditions that may have altered his mental state. Both the police department and family members are concerned for his well-being.

Robert Koch is a white male 5'4" tall 158 lbs. He is balding with brown hair on the sides and back of his head and he has a full beard and moustache. Robert Koch was last seen wearing blue jeans, long sleeve maroon shirt with a gray t-shirt underneath and a white baseball hat.

The police are urging anyone that has seen or had contact with Mr. Koch since August 15th to contact the police department emergency communications center at 874.8575.

To provide information anonymously, community members may contact us by text, internet, or phone.
Mobile phone users can text the keyword “GOTCHA” plus their message to 274637 (CRIMES).
Submit tips by going to the Portland Police Department website:
            www.portland-police.com and clicking "Submit an Anonymous Crime Tip.”
Anonymous phone tips can be left on the Department’s Crime Tip line:
207-874-8584.