Man Reported Missing, Groton Police Ask For Help

GROTON, CT — The Groton Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating Steven Joseph Gush, who was last seen on March 29, 2025 at approximately 3 p.m. by family members in Ledyard.

Gush’s vehicle and cell phone were located at the Candlewood Hill Wildlife Park on Gold Star Highway (Route 184), between Candlewood Road and Rogers Road. Groton Police conducted an extensive search of the park utilizing drones, to include Groton and New London Police Department’s Drone Units; K9 Units, to include Groton and Connecticut State Police K9 teams; and numerous officers on foot.

Steven Gush is described as a white male, 6'02, 230 lbs, with a thick black beard, black hair, brown eyes, and tattoos on his legs and one arm.

Name: Steven J. Gush
Date Missing: March 29, 2025
Age: 38 years old
Sex: Male
Height: 6’02”
Weight: 230 lbs
Eye color: brown
Hair color: black
Other descriptors: black hair, thick black beard, tattoos on legs and one arm.

Anyone with information regarding Steven Gush’s whereabouts are encouraged to call the Groton Town Police Department at (860) 441-6712, or send an anonymous tip to the following link: https://grotonpolice.org/anonymous-tips/