Police Find Body of Missing Portsmouth Teen

Police Find Body of Missing Portsmouth Teen

The body of a missing Portsmouth teenager has been found, according to authorities.

On Wednesday afternoon, Middletown Police announced that the body of 17-year-old Owen Cameron — who was last seen Saturday night leaving his job at Anthony’s Seafood — was found. 

Middletown PD released the following: 

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On March 27, 2024 at approximately 11:17 AM, the Middletown Police Department, along with the Newport and Portsmouth Police Departments and U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force members searched the wooded areas around the Newport State Airport. 

Utilizing all-terrain vehicles, they located the body of missing juvenile Owen Cameron.

Owen’s body was found partially submerged in a small body of water. 

The body was recovered by the Rhode Island State Medical Examiner’s office who will conduct an investigation into the manner of death.

No foul play is suspected at this time. 

Owen had been a student at Portsmouth High School.