Gardai in urgent appeal in locating missing man, 72, who may be travelling in an orange Nissan

An Garda Síochána are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 72-year-old man who has vanished from his home in County Cork. 

In an appeal, they say Gerard Kelleher, from Castlemartyr has not been seen since Tuesday September 23.   

Gerard was last seen at approximately 12:20pm in the Midleton, Co. Cork area. 

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Gerard is described as being approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height, of medium build, with white hair and blue eyes. 

When last seen, Gerard was wearing a blue checkered shirt, a navy hoodie, navy tracksuit bottoms and navy runners. 

Gardai say Gerard is believed to have access to an 06C1-reg Bronze / Orange Nissan Note car. 

In their appeal, issued Tuesday September 23, gardai have said that both they and Gerard's family are worried about his wellbeing, and they are urgently seeking help in locating him. 

Anyone with information on Gerard’s whereabouts is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on (021) 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.