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Case No. 2727Missing person · Co. Louth · 11 Dec 2024

Gardaí appeal for missing 52-year-old Patrick Ward from Ardee, Louth

Patrick Ward, 52, has been missing from Ardee, Co. Louth, since Wednesday 11 December 2024, when he was last seen at approximately 7.30pm. Gardaí and his family are concerned for his well-being and have appealed for the public's assistance in tracing his whereabouts.

  1. Reported14 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatPatrick Ward, 52, is missing from Ardee, Co. Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is described as five foot seven inches in height, of medium build, with fair hair and blue eyes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatWhen last seen he was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and black trainers. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was last seen at approximately 7.30pm on Wednesday 11 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and his family are concerned for his well-being and have appealed for the public's help. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Dec2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai 'concerned' for well-being of Louth man, 52, missing for number of days

    Gardaí have launched a public appeal for information on Patrick Ward's whereabouts, providing his physical description and clothing at last sighting.

    victim, Patrick Ward, 52, male, irish (judged from name)Patrick Ward