Christopher Descavich, 14, was reported missing from Portsmouth, New Hampshire on April 30, 2025. His last known contact was that same day and a case was opened in early July. Portsmouth Police began investigating the disappearance about 10 p.m. on April 30.

The morning after he went missing, New Hampshire Department of Transportation staff notified police that surveillance footage showed a person matching Christopher’s description jumping from the Sara Long Bridge into the Piscataqua River at about 8:49 p.m. on the night of his disappearance. That led to an immediate multi‑agency search including the New Hampshire Marine Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, Portsmouth Fire Department, Kittery Police, Kittery Harbor Master, and the Newington and Rye Fire Departments. Christopher had not been located as of the latest updates and authorities have not publicly confirmed his identity in the bridge footage as the investigation continues.

The case has raised questions about protocols for missing children in New Hampshire; officials noted the situation met several criteria for a high‑priority response and highlighted mental health resources such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Does anyone in the Portsmouth area have information about Christopher’s movements on the evening of April 30?