Missing Tandragee Man Gareth Johnston Found Dead After Search
A missing Tandragee man who failed to return home after traveling to Dublin for work has been found dead, his family has confirmed.
Thirty-three-year-old Gareth Johnston, also known as Gareth James, was last seen in the Portadown area on Sunday, February 8, at approximately 10 a.m., according to police.
Family members said Gareth left his home that morning telling them he was heading to Dublin for work and would return Tuesday afternoon. When he did not come home and could not be contacted, his loved ones raised the alarm and issued an emotional public appeal for information.
His sister, Nicola, described his disappearance as “completely out of character” and said the family was “extremely worried.”
Police described Gareth as 5 feet 8 inches tall, of stocky build and bald. He was last seen wearing a blue coat, blue jeans, brown boots, and a grey flat cap, and carrying a large black Adidas holdall.
In an update shared with the community, the family confirmed Gareth had been found deceased.
“It is with a broken heart I must report that Gareth has been found dead,” a family statement read. “Initial facts indicate a possible seizure. He apparently looked at peace.”
The family thanked members of the public for their assistance in the search and said funeral details will be announced in the coming days.
Police have not released additional details at this time.
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