A major search was launched for a "high risk" man who went missing on Anglesey yesterday. Police, Coastguard, RNLI crews, dogs, a plane, and a Coastguard helicopter, have been involved in the search overnight for a 55-year-old man named Ieuan, who went missing from Newborough.
The multi-agency search resumed this morning as emergency services combed the area for the missing man, with the Coastguard helicopter flying above the area.
Initially a North Wales Police Anglesey appeal said: "MISSING: North Wales Police have concerns for Ieuan, 55 years old missing from the Newborough, Anglesey area. He was last seen today at 13.50 in the Newborough area.
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"He is described as 5ft10, slim build, clean shaven head possibly wearing blue jeans and a black bomber type jacket. If you have seen Ieuan or know his whereabouts, please contact us via our live webchat, online or on 101 quoting reference Q042198."
Today the Mon Sar Search and Rescue confirmed they had been called to assist with the search. And a tweet by the team showed the scale of the agencies involved.
It said: "Tasked by MRCC Holyhead to a multi agency search in the Llanddwyn / Newborough area for missing person, thorough search of the area carried out by all search teams throughout the evening until the early hours.
"Also in attendance : Rhosneigr Coastguard Rescue Team, Bangor Coastguard Rescue Team - North Wales, North Wales Police, Môn-SAR, RNLI Porthdinllaen - Porthdinllaen Lifeboat, Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station, Llandwrog Coastguard Rescue Team, NPAS Plane & Rescue Helicopter 936."
Rhosneigr Coastguard also added in a Facebook statement: "Coastal searches of the area carried out throughout the evening and into the early hours by coastguard rescue teams and with the Monsar lowland rescue team and search dogs searching inland areas
"Also assisting in the search of the area were the Treaddur Bay and Porthdinllaen lifeboats, Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 936, and the NPAS plane."
At midday, in a further update, Mon Sar Search and Rescue said they had been "stood down." The team tweeted: "Môn SAR have been stood down from a high-risk missing person search on Anglesey. No further details will be provided."
North Wales Police have been approached for further information.
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