Authorities for Maine dey search give Wiley Davi, wey be professor for Bentley University. Dem last see am for Peaks Island, wey dey off di coast of Portland, since Saturday.
Wiley Davi, wey be 57 years old, dem describe am say e dey 5 feet 7 inches tall, e weigh 155 pounds, and e get gray hair. E dey live for Peaks Island.
Di Maine Warden Service dey focus di search efforts ontop di trails and wooded areas for di island. Maine Marine Patrol dey search di waters wey dey near Peaks Island. Dem tell people make dem no dey waka for di trails for Peaks Island so dem no go disturb di searchers. Dem also tell residents make dem check dem sheds and outbuildings for Davi.
Bentley University talk say Davi na English and Media Studies professor wey get doctorate degree from Tufts University. Dem talk say Davi na longtime and respected professor and friend to students, faculty, and staff. Dem dey pray for Davi safe return.
Anybodi wey get information about Davi make dem call Portland police for 207-874-8479.
Bentley University Statement
Bentley University officials describe Wiley Davi, wey dem last see on Nov. 15, as "a longtime and respected professor". Di school officials call Davi a “beloved” member of di community. “Wiley na longtime and respected professor and a friend to students, faculty and staff on our campus,” dem tok. “Our hearts and minds dey with Wiley, dem loved ones and di first responders wey dey lead di search, and we dey hope and pray for their safe return.”
Davi's Background
Davi na professor for English and Media Studies wey get doctorate degree from Tufts University. Among Davi’s primary research and interests na diversity, equity and inclusion and dem don get work published for multiple journals and publications, and dem don win a dozen awards.