According to police reports, a 79-year-old resident of Enosburg, Dale Ovitt, was reported missing on June 7, 2026. The Vermont State Police received the report at approximately 11:18 a.m. after Ovitt was last seen the previous evening around 6:00 p.m. leaving his home at 2623 W Enosburg Road on a blue UTV.
Police say Ovitt was spotted on Joyal Road in Bakersfield and Sand Hill Road in Enosburg between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on June 6 but has not been located since. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not deemed suspicious; however, authorities express concern for his well-being.
Anyone with information about Ovitt’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police in St. Albans at (802) 524-5993. The investigation remains ongoing, and police are actively seeking assistance from the public to ensure his safe return.
As the situation develops, charges or legal actions may change, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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An Enosburg man was reported missing after leaving home on a blue UTV; Vermont State Police ask the public to help locate him.
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On June 7, 2026, in Enosburg, VT, police say 79-year-old Dale Ovitt was reported missing; he was last seen on a UTV the evening…
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