Urgent Search Underway for Missing Man Last Seen in Dutchess County

A search is underway in Dutchess County, and the New York State Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing man in Dover, NY.

The New York State Police (NYSP) have announced they are currently searching for 49-year-old Ryan Courtien of Dover and are hoping that someone in the Hudson Valley may have seen him or knows where he might be.

Ryan Courtien Missing Dover, NY

New York State Police Searching for Missing Dutchess County Man

Police said that Courtien was last seen at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the area of Waldo Road in the Town of Dover. He was last seen wearing tan pants and a black T-shirt. At this time, investigators have not released any additional information about where he may have been headed or what led to the search.

As with any missing person case, even the smallest detail can end up making a big difference. Someone may have driven through the area, spotted someone walking along the road, or noticed something that didn't seem important at the time. Those little observations can sometimes provide investigators with the lead they need.

Ryan Courtien, 49, of Dover, New York

Police Asking for the Public's Help

New York State Police are asking anyone who may have information about Ryan Courtien's whereabouts to come forward.

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If you have seen him, know where he may be, or have any information that could assist investigators, you're asked to contact the New York State Police in Dover at (845) 677-7300. Even if you're not completely sure that what you saw is connected, police would rather hear from you than have a potentially important tip go unreported.

Missing person investigations often rely on the public to help spread the word quickly, especially in close-knit communities like those throughout the Hudson Valley. Sharing this information with friends, family, and neighbors could help get it in front of the person who has the one piece of information investigators have been looking for.

We'll continue to follow this and update this article when the NYSP releases any additional information.