The person at the center of this case
Bernard Ross
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
49 years waiting · since 1977
Missing Person: Bernard Ross
Justice for Bernard Ross — the trail went cold in 1977, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why was Bernard Ross suspected of vehicle theft from Presque Isle, and was this connected to his disappearance?
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location
Lead #2What specific circumstances led to him being on Realty Road near the Ashland-Portage town line that day?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any physical traces, vehicle evidence, or witness accounts discovered during the numerous searches?
Bernard Ross, an 18-year-old from Fort Kent, Maine, disappeared on May 12, 1977, after being last seen on Realty Road near the Ashland-Portage town line. He was suspected of vehicle theft from Presque Isle at the time of his disappearance. Despite extensive searches over nearly five decades, Ross has never been located, leaving his fate unknown.
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clue
Lead #4Has any new information surfaced in the decades since 1977 regarding his fate or whereabouts?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP8953. Missing person: Bernard Ross.
Last known contact: 1977-05-12 in Ashland, Aroostook, ME. Circumstances: Bernard Ross was a resident of Fort Kent when he was last seen on May 12, 1977.
Ross was suspected of stealing a vehicle from Presque Isle. He was last seen on the Realty Road near the Ashland-Portage Town line.
Despite numerous searches he was never located. Demographics: 18 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 160 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: green down vest over gold chamois shirt, brown corduroy jeans; Footwear: sneakers.
Investigating agency: Maine State Police - Troop F | 0616F6 | 1994-07-27.
Timeline of Events
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1977-05-12
Bernard Ross Last Seen
18-year-old Bernard Ross was last seen on Realty Road near the Ashland-Portage town line in Aroostook County, Maine. He was suspected of stealing a vehicle from Presque Isle.
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1977-05-12
Disappearance
Bernard Ross disappeared after being last seen on May 12, 1977. He was wearing a green down vest over a gold chamois shirt, brown corduroy jeans, and sneakers.
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Case Information
Incident:May 12, 1977
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 12, 1977
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2075325400
You can remain anonymous