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03 Dec 2025

Gardaí issue new statement in case of man who vanished over a year ago

Anthony Hanlon was reported missing from Louth in early December 2024

Garda issue new statement in case of man who vanished over a year ago

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Anthony Hanlon, who was reported missing from Drogheda, county Louth since early December 2024.

Anthony was 39 years old when he was reported missing and he would now be 40.

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It is known that Anthony attended an appointment in Drogheda on December 3, 2024, and he has not been seen since that date.

Anthony is described as being 5 foot 5 inches in height and of slim build. He has balding, auburn hair and blue eyes.

It is believed that he may have been wearing a grey beanie hat, black tracksuit bottoms, black runners and a tartan wool lumberjack shirt at the time.

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Gardaí and Anthony’s family are concerned for his well-being.

As the first anniversary of Anthony’s disappearance approaches Gardaí are now appealing to anyone who may have any information (irrespective of how relevant or not they may believe this information to be) in respect of Anthony’s whereabouts or who may have spoken to him in the early days of December 2024, to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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