Update August 8, 2026,\u00a03:50 p.m.:<\/p>\n
The New York State Police continue a coordinated investigation to safely locate and apprehend homicide suspect Thomas Ryan, who remains wanted in connection with the August 6, 2026, homicide in the Town of Greenville.<\/p>\n
The victim has been identified as Thomas Ryan\u2019s father, Robert Ryan, age 70, of 512 Greenville Turnpike. Thomas Ryan did not reside with his father at the time of the incident and has no other known current ties to the Greenville community.<\/p>\n
Investigators have determined that\u00a0Thomas\u00a0has lived a transient lifestyle, staying at numerous shelters throughout New York State. Investigators have followed up on these locations and continue to immediately and thoroughly investigate all tips and reported sightings.<\/p>\n
The investigation is being led by the New York State Police Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation, including specialized units\u00a0of the\u00a0Major Crimes Unit, Computer Crimes Unit, Forensic Identification Unit, Community Stabilization Unit, and undercover investigators assigned to the Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET). State Police are working alongside the\u00a0City of\u00a0Middletown Police Department,\u00a0City of\u00a0Port Jervis Police Department, Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office,\u00a0NYPD, and the\u00a0FBI. The New York State Intelligence Center, Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center, Orange County Medical Examiner\u2019s Office and Orange County District Attorney\u2019s Office are also assisting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Investigators continue to methodically pursue every lead and are conducting an extensive video canvass expanding outward from the crime scene to reconstruct Thomas\u2019 movements. Residents should expect investigators to be conducting neighborhood canvasses and knocking on doors throughout the area this weekend.<\/p>\n
Extra State Police patrols have been deployed to patrol\u00a0the town of\u00a0Greenville and surrounding communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Residents of Greenville and surrounding communities are asked to review home or business surveillance footage recorded from approximately 6:00 p.m. on August 6 through the overnight hours and immediately report suspicious activity.<\/p>\n
The preliminary investigation determined Ryan fled the area in the victim\u2019s gray 2016 Toyota Prius, New York registration HNH-7671. Ryan is also known to travel by train, and investigators are coordinating with rail transportation partners.<\/p>\n
Members of the public should remain vigilant and immediately report any sighting of\u00a0Thomas\u00a0or the vehicle. Do not approach or attempt to confront him.<\/p>\n
The community\u2019s assistance is critical. Even the smallest detail could provide investigators with information needed to safely locate Thomas and bring this investigation to a\u00a0safe conclusion.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information regarding Ryan\u2019s whereabouts is urged not to approach him and to immediately contact New York State Police Troop F Communications at (845) 344-5300 or call 911. Tips can be emailed to\u00a0[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n Update August 7, 2026,\u00a03:40 p.m.:<\/p>\n The New York State Police is requesting the public\u2019s assistance in locating Thomas Ryan, who is known to frequent the Plattsburgh area in Clinton County.<\/p>\n Ryan is wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Orange County and is believed to be ARMED AND DANGEROUS.<\/p>\n