At 3:28 p.m. on Friday, March 1, Branford police reported the department was actively investigating the report of a missing person in Branford, with a search area incorporating the general vicinity of Stony Creek and Pine Orchard. On March 1, a Connecticut State (CSP) police K-9 unit, and CSP helicopter Trooper One, assisted in the search, according to police.

Police are looking for Kyle John Northam, age 36. Police indicated Northam's vehicle was located off Totoket Road near Tilcon Road, which is a trail head road for a connective hiking path between Stony Creek and Pine Orchard.

Branford Police ask any members of the public who have seen Northam or had recent contact with him to please contact Branford Police at (203) 481-4241.