Police have issued a renewed appeal to a man who has been missing for a year with a direct message telling him: “Your family miss you and want you back home”.
The 30-year-old was believed to have been last seen 13 months ago in May 2023 after logging out of his computer. Officers have released a description of him in the hope anyone with information will come forward.
In an appeal detective sergeant David Connick asked people to “cast their minds back” to the time he vanished have asked for anyone who may have had contact with him in the lead-up to his disappearance to come forward.
“On May 19 last year family members reported 30-year-old James Beer missing, and a year after his disappearance we have had no confirmed sightings of James and his whereabouts are unknown.
“From enquires we know James logged out of his computer at approximately 4:30am on the May 18 2023.
“However, we have had no positive sightings of James since May 17 last year.
“James is described as being of slim build, 5ft 8 in height and at the time of his disappearance supporting a goatee style beard. We believe he was in possession of a blue rucksack.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have been on or around the area of Culfor Road, Loughor on May 17 or 18 2023, possibly heading to work or working themselves in that area to cast your minds back.
“Did you see anyone matching James’s description on those days? If so, please contact us.
“We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have had any contact with James leading up to his disappearance or after his disappearance who has yet to assist this enquiry. Again, we would like you to come forward and speak to us.
“Lastly, this is a direct appeal to James. If you are reading this appeal, please contact us to let us know you are safe and well. Your family miss you and want you back home.”
Anyone who has any information that can assist this enquiry, please contact 101 quoting police occurrence 2300163003.
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