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Have you seen missing 79-year-old man Jimmy Scanlon?

His family and friends are concerned for his welfare.

jimmyscanloncrop Jimmy Scanlon

GARDAÍ IN SLIGO are appealing to the public for help in tracing the whereabouts of Jimmy Scanlon.

The 79-year-old man was last seen on Jinx’s Avenue in Sligo Town, at 7am on Tuesday morning.

He lives in Magheraboy, Co Sligo.

Jimmy’s family and friends are said to be concerned for his welfare, and Gardaí have issued the following description:

  • 5’5″ in height
  • White hair, and white beard
  • Blue eyes, wears glasses
  • Walks with difficulty

When last seen, Jimmy was wearing a green jacket, blue cardigan, blue wooly hat and black shoes, and was carrying a green plastic bag.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sligo Garda station on 071-915-700, or call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.

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