On November 5, 1985, 21-year-old Robert W. Harris and his 20-year-old brother, Stephen J. Harris, were reported missing from Jamestown, Rhode Island. The brothers left a note saying they were going fishing at Fort Wetherill State Park and expected to be back by 4:00 PM. Their father went to the park when they did not return and found the brothers’ parked, locked car. On the rocks nearby he located one fishing pole and a bait container, but there was no sign of either brother.

An extensive search was conducted and the Jamestown Police Department is the investigating agency. At the time of the disappearance Robert was described as a white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, about 172 pounds, with brown hair. Clothing details are unknown, though one of the brothers was often seen wearing a red vest. The prevailing theory is that they were swept into the water and drowned; both cases are listed in NamUs.

If anyone remembers seeing the brothers at Fort Wetherill or has other information about that afternoon, please come forward.