WEST BARNSTABLE – A coordinated search that began four days ago involving local and state law enforcement agencies continued Sunday as authorities worked to locate Clare Fearon, 76, of West Barnstable, who suffers from dementia.
According to Barnstable Police, search operations on Sunday involved the department’s Detective Division and patrol officers, Massachusetts State Police patrol units, the West Barnstable Fire Department, and the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing.
State Police aircraft conducted an aerial search of the area Sunday as investigators continued pursuing leads and following up on information that could help determine Clare’s whereabouts.
Police are also asking residents and business owners to review surveillance and security camera footage recorded between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 5.
Investigators emphasized that even footage that appears insignificant could provide valuable information about Clare’s movements or help identify potential witnesses.
At approximately 3:40 PM. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Barnstable Police Department responded to 310 Pine Street, West Barnstable, for a report of a missing female. Officers learned that Fearon was last seen walking in the area of Pine Street, West Barnstable.
Investigators said she was seen at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, wearing:
• Black leggings
• A long-sleeve blue shirt
• Black footwear
The search is expected to continue Monday, November 9, with additional K9 resources being deployed to assist in locating the missing woman.
Anyone with information about Clare’s whereabouts, or anyone who may have surveillance footage that could assist investigators, is urged to contact the Barnstable Police Department at 508-778-3874.
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WEST BARNSTABLE – From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police are seeking help looking for Clare Fearon, age 76. She was last seen in the area of Pine Street, West Barnstable at approximately 10:00 AM on Thursday November 5, 2026. Clare suffers from dementia. If seen, please call the Barnstable Police at 508-778-3874.
The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team (BCTRT) was activated for the search operation.
10 AM update from Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department is continuing an extensive multi-agency search for Clare Fearon, 76, who was reported missing on Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 3:40 PM. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Barnstable Police Department responded to 310 Pine Street, West Barnstable, for a report of a missing female. Officers learned that Clare Fearon, age 76, was last seen walking in the area of Pine Street, West Barnstable, at approximately 10:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
A large-scale, multi-agency search effort has been underway since approximately 4:00 p.m. on November 5. Search operations continued on Friday, November 6, 2026, with additional resources arriving to assist in daylight search efforts.
Currently, more than 60 searchers have been divided into 10 search teams and are canvassing an approximately four-square-mile area surrounding Pine Street in West Barnstable.
The Barnstable Police Department is asking residents in the area to carefully check their property, including yards, vehicles, sheds, garages, and other outbuildings.
We greatly appreciate the outpouring of community support and concern. However, at this time, we ask that members of the public do not self-deploy to the search area, as additional foot traffic could interfere with organized search efforts.
Anyone who has seen Clare Fearon or has information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Barnstable Police Department immediately at 508-778-3874.
Search teams are systematically searching the area on foot, with assistance from drones, K9 teams, and ATVs.
Anyone who has information, or may have seen Clare, or has video footage that may assist investigators is urged to contact the Barnstable Police Department at 508-778-3874.
1:00 PM update from Barnstable Police: As of 1:00 PM, the search for Clare continues.
We are aware of misinformation circulating that Clare has been found. This information is inaccurate. Clare has not been located, and the search remains ongoing.
2:30 PM Update from Barnstable Police: As we continue the search for Clare, investigators have received information that at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, Clare was seen wearing:
• Black leggings
• A long-sleeve blue shirt
• Black footwear
The search for Clare remains ongoing. We are asking all residents to please review any home or business surveillance footage recorded between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Search teams are systematically searching the area on foot, with assistance from drones, K9 teams, and ATVs.
Anyone who has information or has video footage that may assist investigators is urged to contact the Barnstable Police Department at 508-778-3874.
We appreciate the community’s continued assistance and ask that anyone with potentially relevant footage or information contact us immediately.
Please continue to share this post to help bring Clare home safely.
4:00 PM update from Barnstable Police: During today’s daylight search operations, the multi-agency search effort covered a significant area, including searches of local train tracks, bogs, and ponds. In total, over 497 acres were searched using drones and 953 acres were searched on foot. Members of the Barnstable Police Department will remain in the area and continue searching throughout the overnight hours.
We are asking all residents to please review any home or business surveillance footage recorded between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Even footage that may seem insignificant could provide valuable information to investigators.
We ask that anyone who has information or video footage that may assist in locating Clare is urged to contact the Barnstable Police Department at 508-778-3874.
Additional search efforts involving multiple agencies will resume in the morning.
We appreciate the continued support, cooperation, and vigilance of our community as the search continues.
9:00 AM Saturday update from Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department is continuing an extensive multi-agency search for Clare Fearon, 76, who was reported missing on Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 3:40 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Barnstable Police Department responded to 310 Pine Street, West Barnstable, for a report of a missing female. Officers learned that Clare Fearon, age 76, was last seen walking in the area of Pine Street, West Barnstable, at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Clare was seen wearing:
• Black leggings
• A long-sleeve blue shirt
• Black footwear
Today is day three of a large-scale, multi-agency search effort that has been underway since approximately 4:00 p.m. on November 5.
Saturday’s search efforts include over 60 searchers that have been divided into 5 search teams continuing to canvas approximately four-square-mile area surrounding Pine Street in West Barnstable. Search efforts include K9s, drones, ATVs, and walking search teams.
The Barnstable Police Department is asking residents in the area to again carefully check their property, including yards, vehicles, sheds, garages, and other outbuildings.
We greatly appreciate the outpouring of community support and concern. We continue to ask that members of the public do not self-deploy to the search area, as additional foot traffic could interfere with organized search efforts.
Anyone who has seen Clare Fearon or has information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Barnstable Police Department immediately at 508-778-3874.
4:00 PM update from Barnstable Police: During today’s daylight search operations, the multi-agency search effort covered another significant area, including local train tracks, cranberry bogs, and ponds. Search teams utilized K9 units, dive teams, ground search personnel, and aerial drone resources.
On Friday, search personnel conducted foot searches covering approximately 953 acres, with an additional 560 acres searched on foot today. Drone operations covered approximately 497 acres on Friday, followed by an additional 352 acres searched by drone today. In total, over the past two days, search teams have covered approximately 1,513 acres on foot and 849 acres by drone.
After three days of continuous searching, investigators have followed up and verified all credible reports and information that could help direct search efforts. We are asking all residents and business owners to review any surveillance footage recorded between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Even footage that may appear insignificant could provide investigators with valuable information. Establishing Clare’s location through surveillance video is critical. Confirming where she was seen, and when, could help investigators narrow the search area, identify potential travel routes, and focus resources where they are most needed.
Clare was seen wearing:
• Black leggings
• A long-sleeve blue shirt
• Black footwear
Search operations will continue, although the effort will transition into a different operational phase. Weather permitting, on Sunday, November 10, 2026, aviation assets from the Massachusetts State Police will conduct aerial searches of the area. In addition, plans are in place to continue searching for Clare with additional assets in the days to come. Future updates will be posted as needed.
We remain committed to locating Clare and are asking the public for continued assistance. Anyone with information or video footage that may help locate Clare is urged to contact the Barnstable Police Department at 508-778-3874.
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