14/09/2009

Cross-Border Search For Armagh Man

Concerns for the safety of an Armagh man are growing on both sides of the border today, after he went missing from his home.

Police Sevice of Northern Ireland officers in Newry, in conjunction with the Gardaí, are asking for the publics assistance in their efforts to locate missing man Frank McKnight and are becoming increasingly concerned for his well being.

Frank, from the Belleeks area of south Armagh was last seen in the Green Road area of Bessbrook around 10.30am on Wednesday September 9.

Mr McKnight is described as 45-years-old, 6ft 4ins tall, well built, with short brown hair and brown eyes and was wearing jeans and a T-shirt.

The PSNI and Gardai believe Mr McKnight may have travelled to the South and are asking him to contact them or his family to let them know he is safe and well.

A spokesman for Gardaí has asked anyone who knows of the missing man's whereabouts to contact PSNI at Newry CID on 0845 600 8000, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

(DW/BMcC)

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