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Police appeal over missing Abertridwr pensioner

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 17:31, Tuesday April 10th, 2012.
Last updated: 10:42, Friday April 13th, 2012

Trevor Elias, 77, was last seen on Thursday April 5, 2012

Gwent Police are appealing for information after a popular and well-known Valleys character went missing.

Seventy-seven year old Trevor Elias was reported missing from his home in Abertridwr on Saturday April 7.

He is described as being approximately 6ft tall, very thin build, and has brown short hair. He wears glasses.

Police are concerned for Mr Elias’ welfare due to his age.

The police helicopter has been flying over Abertridwr on Tuesday assisting with the search.

Concerned villagers have taken to Facebook appealing for help in tracing Mr Elias who is known for his sense of humour and love of horse racing.

Anyone who sees Mr Elias or is aware of his whereabouts should call 101.

Amended April 11, 10.38am – Gwent Police originally stated the date that Mr Elias went missing as Friday April 6.

7 thoughts on “Police appeal over missing Abertridwr pensioner”

  1. Rebecca says:
    Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 19:43

    It was Friday 6th, not 7th,

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  2. Clare says:
    Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 23:56

    Fingers crossed he's found safe and well. In my thoughts Uncle Trev xx

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  3. Myra says:
    Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 16:55

    Way hasn't it been on the local news asking the public to help find him? not everyone got a computer or buy a news paper. I Hope he will be found soon

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  4. Sue says:
    Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 21:15

    Hope he's found soon he is so funny I've known him for ages, please help find him!!!

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  5. aimee says:
    Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 22:45

    i hope he will be found soon hes so funny and talks to everyone and tell's them jokes and abertridwr's not the same without him :'(

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  6. rhiannon says:
    Friday, April 13, 2012 at 23:14

    ss hope they find Trevor soon he's one of the most friendliest and funniest people to be around. please please please help find him

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  7. Sue W says:
    Friday, April 20, 2012 at 00:45

    Abertridwr will never be the same without our Trevor ..Please god bring him back wherever he is, we are all missing you now …Just hope hes safe and well wherever hes gone …Hope its just one of his Jokes..but its not funny now Trevor come back .xxxx

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