Crime & Safety

Norwalk River Disappearance Remains a Mystery

Norwalk police are asking for the public's assistance in solving the case.

NORWALK, CT — The body of the man who disappeared in the Norwalk River Friday has not yet been found according to police, and the department is asking for the public's help in finding him.

Additionally, the man's identity also has not been determined, reports The Hour. He disappeared in the river following a fight that started at El Mexicano Restaurant on Wall Street just after midnight; three men ended up in the water but only two emerged.

The man was seen in the river but dive teams were not able to locate him.

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Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact Norwalk Police Det. John Taranto at 203-854-3012.

Additional methods to reach the department with anonymous tips include:

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  • Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111
  • Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com
  • Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637).

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