Gardaí Renew Appeal For Information On Gavin Rowan Missing From Athy

Monday, 17 July 2023 12:21

By Caoimhe Harney

Gardaí understand he travelled in this vehicle to Derries Wood in Ballyshaneduff, Co.Laois.

**Following the discovery of a body in Portlaoise, on Thursday 20th July, 2023 the missing person appeal for Gavin Rowan has been stood down.**

Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Gavin Rowan, 40 years, who is reported missing from the Athy area since Monday, the 7th July 2023.

Gavin is described as being 6’ 0” and of a large build. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

Gavin was traveling in a Black VW Passat CC car. Gardaí understand he travelled in this vehicle to Derries Wood in Ballyshaneduff, Co.Laois.

Gardaí are now looking to speak any road users who were in the Derries Wood area between 7th and 12th July and who may have video footage, to come forward to Gardaí.

Anyone with footage or any other information on Gavin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 527730, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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