Reward for information on missing college student increased

The parents of a young man who disappeared in Biddeford nearly 22 years ago have increased the reward to anyone who has information that would result in the recovery of his remains.

Angel “Tony” Torres was finishing up his junior year of college in May 1999 when he traveled to Maine from Massachusetts to visit friends. He was last seen on May 21, 1999 and was seen that night on South Street in Biddeford, according to Maine State Police.
Jay Carney, who was with Torres on May 21, 1999, was the key witness in the case, according to police. Carney died of a drug overdose in 2015 and never told police the whole story about what happened that night in 1999, according to a press release from Maine State Police.

Investigators from the Maine State Police believe foul play was involved in the death of Torres. Investigators have been following and developing leads for more than 20 years.

“Maine State Police detectives are interested in talking to anyone who has more information about Angel’s disappearance,'' said Lt. Scott Gosselin of Major Crimes Unit – Southern Maine in a written statement. “We are confident that the right information from courageous people in the community is very likely to help us bring a successful resolution for the Torres family. “

Angel’s parents, Ramona and Narciso Torres, who live in the town of Denmark, have increased the reward in their son’s case from $15,000 to $16,500. Anyone with information that could result in the recovery of Toress’ remains should call Maine State Police.

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