Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP159148)
Ryan O'Donnell, a 44-year-old man from Bow, New Hampshire, was last seen on July 27, 2025, in Concord. A family member dropped him off in the vicinity of Hall and Water streets. O'Donnell was known to sometimes frequent the homeless community. He was officially reported missing to the Concord Police Department on August 1, 2025. At the time he went missing, he was 43 years old.
He is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium build, blue eyes, and brown hair. When last seen, he had a full, dark-colored beard. He has several tattoos on his chest, neck, right arm, and shoulder.
Since his disappearance, law enforcement agencies have conducted multiple searches for O'Donnell. Detectives have focused their efforts on the South End and downtown areas of Concord where he was last seen. They have also canvassed known homeless encampments throughout the city. It is known that O'Donnell has used the railroad tracks as a walking route in the past, which has been a focus of the search efforts. In May 2026, a renewed search effort involved several law enforcement agencies, including the Concord Police Department, Bow Police Department, Merrimack County Sheriff's Office, and New Hampshire State Police, who conducted a grid search of the southeastern part of the city.
Authorities have requested that property owners along the railroad tracks in Concord, Bow, and Canterbury check their private properties, including any sheds or outbuildings, for any signs of O'Donnell. The Concord Police Department continues to investigate his whereabouts and has asked for the public's help. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Concord Police Department or the Concord Regional Crimeline. The case of Ryan O'Donnell's disappearance remains an active investigation, with his family and community seeking answers. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are a critical part of the ongoing efforts to locate him, and the outreach to the public underscores the hope that new information will come to light.Last Seen: Jul 27, 2025
