25/07/2013

Police Renew Appeal For Missing Man

Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding a man who has been missing for a year, the BBC has reported.

Dean Patton, who is from Portrush, was last seen near the town's Eglington Hotel on the night of Wednesday 25 July 2012.

The 25-year-old is described as being around 6ft tall with dark hair and a tanned complexion. On the day he was last seen, he was wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.

Police have asked the public for information that will help them locate the missing man.

It is understood Mr Patton had suffered mental health problems for seven years before his disappearance. Last year, his parents voiced concern that he did not have access to his medication.

A week before he went missing, Mr Patton moved from the family home to supported living accommodation in Portrush.

(JP/CD)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

12 August 2015
Missing Man Found 'Safe And Well'
Missing man Declan Mawhinney has been found safe and well, according to the police. Mr Mawhinney, 46, went missing from Letterkenny on Saturday at approximately 11.40pm. A missing person appeal was launched by the police and his family. He was located in Letterkenny on Tuesday. Police thank the public for their assistance.
17 July 2017
Police Appeal For Help To Find Missing Man Dean McIlwaine
Police are appealing for information to help find missing man Dean McIlwaine. Mr McIlwaine, 22, was last seen in the Carnmoney Road area in Newtownabbey on Thursday, 13 July. Police and his family are concerned about his whereabouts.
11 August 2017
Police Appeal To Help Trace Missing Man Geoffrey Montgomery
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing man Geoffrey Montgomery, aged 62. It is believed he left his home in Serpentine Road in Newtownabbey sometime after midnight on Friday, 11 August. His wife and family are concerned for his safety and well-being.
05 December 2016
Police Appeal For Help To Trace Missing Man Gary Grant
Police are appealing for help to trace missing man Gary Grant. Mr Grant, aged 49, was last seen outside the Lagan Valley Hospital in Lisburn on Friday, 02 December. He was wearing a heavy black winter coat, black top, faded blue ripped jeans and white trainers. Mr Grant has contacts in Castlereagh and Bangor.
08 October 2014
Police Cancel Appeal For Missing Omagh Man
Police have said they believe missing Omagh man, Shane Sharkey, has been found in the Republic of Ireland. A police appeal for help in finding the 35-year-old has been cancelled, with police saying they now believe they know where he is. No further details have been released but police thanked the public for their help.