Police scale back search for missing Pembroke Dock man

Police have been searching for a missing man on the banks of the River Cleddau since Monday 20 March.

With only the 40 year-old man’s first name, Jai, being released by Police, he is described as being 5ft 8ins, bald, slim, and is believed to be wearing grey work trousers with a number of black pockets and a grey Superdry hoodie.

The search has involved specialist search and rescue teams, a police marine unit, drone, dive team and the coastguard – although this has now been scaled back.

In a statement, Dyfed Powys Police said: “Following nine days of extensive searches on land and sea, we can confirm that the search for missing man Jai has been scaled back.

“We launched a search for Jai, aged 40, in the area around Hobbs Point on the morning of Monday, 20 March, following a sighting of Jai and his car, a silver Honda Civic, in the area.

“In the past week we have carried out extensive searches using the force’s specialist search team and police search adviser (POLSA), marine unit, specialist sonar, drones, dog unit, as well as working with South Wales Police’s dive team, the NPAS helicopter and Coastguard.

“A decision was made yesterday to scale back the search, which has been communicated with Jai’s family.

“However, we will act on new information, and officers continuing with missing person enquiries.

“We are appealing for people not to put themselves in danger, particularly near the River Cleddau, if they are attempting to look for Jai.”

Officers are asking anyone who has seen Jai or who may have information that may help them find him to get in touch by calling 101, emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or by leaving a message online using reference number DP-20230320-296.

(Lead image: Dyfed Powys Police)