SACO — The search continues for 23-year-old James “Jim” Dyer as a more thorough search of the Portland waterfront takes place.

The Saco resident was last seen leaving Pearl Night Club in Portland’s Old Port in the early hours of New Year’s Day and has not been heard from since, according to police.

Dyer is described as a 5’9” Caucasian male, weighing about 190 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He has facial hair, and both ears are pierced with wooden gauges. Dyer was last seen wearing a red flannel shirt, tan khaki pants and L.L. Bean boots, according to police. He has not contacted friends or family, used social media or answered his cell phone, according to police.

Saco Police Chief Paul said the family is “deeply worried” about Dyer’s disappearance. Saco and Portland police have coordinated their efforts in the investigation to find Dyer.

Paul said police have searched the waterfront area of downtown Portland, and Monday, Portland police sent swimmers out in the bay. Paul said he believed divers would be sent out this morning.

Paul said police don’t have any information to suggest Dyer went into the water, but they are trying to rule out any possibilities. Paul said police are reviewing surveillance footage of the area where Dyer was last seen, and have had cadaver dogs searching.

“We have a lot of irons in the fire,” said Paul.

Paul said police are reviewing all information and leads submitted by the public. He said because of the efforts of the media and those on social media, the case is still in the forefront.

“Our best eyes and ears are the members of the public,” he said.

— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 325 or egotthelf@journaltribune.com.