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Renewed appeal over Jón Jónsson disappearance in 2019

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Jón Jónsson disappeared while attending the Dublin Poker Festival with his partner in 2019

Gardaí have issued a renewed appeal for information into the disappearance of Icelandic man Jón Jónsson seven years ago.

Mr Jónsson, who was 41 years old at the time, disappeared while attending the Dublin Poker Festival with his partner in 2019.

He left the Bonnington Hotel on the Swords Road in Whitehall at around 11am on Saturday 9 February 2019.

Mr Jónsson was last seen a short time later on CCTV walking passed the entrance to Highfield Hospital and heading in the direction of the Collins Avenue junction.

Gardaí have carried out a number of extensive searches and public appeals as part of the investigation over the past seven years.

In a statement, gardaí said they are appealing to the public for any information that may help locate Mr Jónsson.

"Even the smallest piece of information - no matter how insignificant it may seem - could assist the investigation.

"We are especially appealing to anyone who was in the Whitehall, Santry, or Collins Avenue areas on the morning of 9 February 2019, or who may have spoken with or seen Jón around that time," gardaí said.

Anyone who has any information on Mr Jónsson's disappearance is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any garda station.


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