Sketch Released in Abigail Hernandez Investigation

Investigators trying to figure out what happened in the Abigail Hernandez missing person case have released a copy of a sketch depicting a man who may have been involved in the incident.

According to a press statement from the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, working with a sketch artist, Hernandez told law enforcement authorities that this was the man who drove her away from North South Road in Conway between 2:20 and 3 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2013, according to police.

The man was driving a navy blue pick-up truck, north of the rotary, in that community.

“Abigail described the man as having darkish skin, dark brown eyes, black stubble facial hair, and a large build, who was slightly overweight and slightly taller than she was (5’4”)," according to Jane E. Young, the associate attorney general. “While the investigation remains on-going, law enforcement authorities are still attempting to ascertain and confirm information as to whether this man or any others who may have been involved with Abigail’s disappearance took her against her will, enticed her away, detained her or concealed her whereabouts for the last nine months.”

Young noted that investigators have maintained that Hernandez was 14 and had no means to disappear or provide for herself.

Hernandez was reunited with her family recently after about nine months. 

Attorney General Joseph Foster said in a statement, “We are all pleased Abigail was returned safely to her family. Law enforcement officers must now obtain satisfactory answers to the questions surrounding the facts and circumstances of Abigail’s disappearance and nine month absence. The individual or individuals who were involved with her disappearance and absence will now have to face the consequences of any unlawful actions. Finding these answers and assuring the perpetrator is brought to justice will help ensure a similar act is not committed against another child.”

Anyone who knows the man in this sketch is urged to contact the New Hampshire State Police at 603-271-3636 or the Conway Police Department at 603-356-5715.