Posted: Thu 1st Aug 2024

Renewed appeal for missing 62-year-old last seen in Chirk

Wrexham.com for people living in or visiting the Wrexham area

Police have today renewed an appeal for information about a Wrexham man who disappeared last month.

62-year-old Anthony was last seen on CCTV on Friday, July 5 in the Chirk area.

He was reportedly walking along a lane towards the Marina in the direction of Whitehurst between 4.30pm and 4.45pm.

Anthony was wearing a white t-shirt with a dark coloured jacket, dark trousers and carrying a carrier bag.

Police say that despite specialist searches between Chirk and Acrefair area following his disappearance, he has not been found.

Anthony is described to be around 5ft10, of a large build, has short grey hair with a moustache.

His belongings were discovered near to Chirk canal on Sunday, July 7.

Detective Chief Inspector Dean Jones said: “Our thoughts remain with Anthony’s family at this difficult time.

“We continue to follow lines of enquiry to help find him and thank the public for their assistance with our investigation so far.

“Any information is helpful, and I urge anyone who might have seen him after July 5th to contact us.”

To make a report, you can contact North Wales Police via the website, or by calling 101, using reference 47761.



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