Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Police launch further underwater search for missing man


 * A picture published by police of Anthony, the missing man. 

North Wales Police are still searching for a 62-year-old man missing in the Chirk area since July 3.

In  statement today on the NWP Wrexham Rural Facebook page they say: "We have concerns for the 62-year-old who was reported missing on Wednesday, July 3rd.

"An initial search was carried out by the Underwater Search Team along the Chirk Aqueduct on Monday, July 8th, after Anthony's belongings were discovered near to the canal on Sunday, July 7th.
"A further underwater search is being carried out in the same location today, near to the marina.
"The last confirmed sighting of Anthony was in Chirk on Friday, June 28th at 3pm.
"He is described to be around 5ft10, of a large build, has short grey hair and was last seen wearing the clothes in the image below."
Detective Inspector Dean Jones said: “A team of specialist officers are continuing searches for Anthony today, whilst other lines of enquiry are being followed to help locate him.
“Anyone who thinks they might have seen him since 3pm on Friday, June 28th, is urged to contact us at the earliest opportunity.
“I am also asking residents with CCTV in the Chirk area, near to the canal, to check their footage from June 28th onwards for sightings of Anthony.
“We would be grateful if people could once again avoid Chirk Marina and the footpath leading up to, and through the tunnel leading to Chirk Aqueduct whilst underwater searches are ongoing.
“Thank you to the public for their continued patience and understanding. Anyone with information to contact us via the website, or by calling 101, quoting itrace reference 47761.”

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