05/04/2007
Pensioner missing from Newtownabbey care home
Police have issued an appeal for a 77-year-old man who has gone missing from his care home in Newtownabbey.
Patrick Duffy has been missing since 1.30pm on Wednesday 4 April and detectives are becoming increasingly concerned.
He is described as being 4ft tall, of slim build with balding fair hair. He was wearing a brown zipped-up cardigan, dark brown trousers and brown shoes.
He is also thought to be in a ‘vulnerable’ state.
Police and the man’s family are appealing to anyone who may have information on the man’s whereabouts to contact Newtownabbey PSNI station on: 0845 600 8000 or alternatively, call the confidential Crimestoppers number on: 0800 555 111.
(JM/KMcA)
Patrick Duffy has been missing since 1.30pm on Wednesday 4 April and detectives are becoming increasingly concerned.
He is described as being 4ft tall, of slim build with balding fair hair. He was wearing a brown zipped-up cardigan, dark brown trousers and brown shoes.
He is also thought to be in a ‘vulnerable’ state.
Police and the man’s family are appealing to anyone who may have information on the man’s whereabouts to contact Newtownabbey PSNI station on: 0845 600 8000 or alternatively, call the confidential Crimestoppers number on: 0800 555 111.
(JM/KMcA)
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