Northern Ireland missing: Increasing concern for missing 45-year-old Gary Patterson last seen wearing 'distinctive yellow and black check patterned coat' on October 12

In a statement PSNI Inspector Ash said the “45-year-old has now been missing for almost 3 months, having last been seen was last seen in Larne on Saturday, 12th October 2024”.

He added: “Gary was reported missing on Friday, 20th December and has links to the Larne and Belfast areas.

“He has dark hair and when last seen, he had a thick moustache".

He added that Gary was last seen “wearing a distinctive yellow and black check patterned coat with dark blue jeans, hiking/walking boots and a black beanie hat (pictured)”.

“We are growing increasingly concerned for Gary’s wellbeing and would ask that anyone who has seen him, or who may have information which may help us to locate him, contact police on 101, quoting reference 530 of 20/12/24.”