Missing person appeal issued over Athlone man

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 42-year-old James Gaffey who is reported missing from his home in Athlone since Monday.

He was last seen at 7.30am on Saturday, April 18.

James is described as being 6 foot 3 with a slim build. He has red hair with a long red beard. It is not known what James was wearing the day of his disappearance.

James is believed to have access to an 06 LK-Reg blue Volkswagen Passat.

James is known to frequent the areas of Summerhill, Co. Meath, Burgess Park, Athlone, and Co. Offaly.

Gardaí and James’s family are concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone with information on James Gaffey's whereabouts is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on (090) 649 8550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.