Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Oxford Man Found Dead After Going Missing Near Bridle Trail

Shawn Quimby, 40, was last seen yesterday morning at his home.

Updated at 5:58 a.m. Friday

A 40-year-old Oxford man who was missing Tuesday has been found dead, officials confirmed Friday morning. 

As of last night, police were still looking for Shawn Quimby, a 40-year-old Oxford man who had been missing since yesterday. Police had bloodhound dogs scouring the Larkin State Bridle Trail.

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Quimby was last seen Wednesday morning at his home on Jacks Hill Road in Oxford, officials said. Police say the search of the trail was a first logical step as it's located behind the house. There were no signs of suspicious activity in the area, officials reported. 

Oxford Patch will update this story as we get more information.

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