Relief as men missing in North Wales found safe and well
Two missing men called Edward have been found within 24 hours of eachother. One, declared missing in the Prestatyn area, was located on Friday, May 16.
The other, a 39-year-old man, had been missing in the Denbighshire area for 11 days. North Wales Police (NWP) this morning confirmed that he too had been found and was safe and well.
Multi-agency searches were launched for 39-year-old Edward when his white Ford Fiesta was found in Llanbedr DC on Monday (May 12).
He was last seen having left the Premier Stores in Denbigh on Friday, May 9, at 10.45am. Police began focusing on the Moel Famau and the Clwydian Range areas of Denbighshire.
Pleading for his safe return, his worried family issued a statement asking people to keep their eyes peeled. They said he usually carries a backpack when exploring and may have taken his mountain bike and possibly a tent.
NWP Chief Insp Caroline Mullen-Hurst confirmed that Edward, from the Denbigh area, was located this morning (Saturday, May 17).
She added: 'I would like to thank all the agencies and members of the public that have assisted in the search for Edwards over the past week.'
News that he had been found brought widespread relief within the wider community.
'Glad he is back with his loved ones safe and well,' said one woman online. 'The relief his family/loved ones must be feeling right now. Well done to everyone who took part in the ongoing search day and night over the past week.'
Police also thanked the public for their help in finding the other Edward, an older man from the Prestatyn area.
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