Portland police search for man missing since Friday

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PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Police in Portland are asking for help finding a man who’s been missing since Friday.

Police say 29-year-old Peter Higgins was last seen at his Brighton Avenue address on May 24th. He left his belongings in his room and didn’t tell anyone where he was going. Police say he’s known to hike and camp, but it’s unusual for him to be gone this long.

Higgins is 5′ 10″, weighing about 155 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He usually walks or travels by bike.

Anyone with information should call Portland police.

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