Crime & Safety

Landscaper Witnesses Portsmouth Girl's Disappearance

Portsmouth landscaper Ewerton Afonso talks about what he saw Wednesday morning in a quiet Ferry Circle neighborhood.

Afonso, a worker in the neighborhood, said he saw the missing 13-year-old girl leave the house with a man. She also carried an item - a teddy bear.

Police are asking for the public's help in finding this girl.

Detectives from both Portsmouth police and State Police surrounded the neighborhood Wednesday, knocking on neighbors' doors and searching trash.

Anyone with information is asked to call Portsmouth police at 401-683-0300 or 911.


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