Dorset Police have issued a public appeal for help in locating Joe Clements, a 25-year-old man from Weymouth, who went missing on 20th June 2023. Clements was last seen by his family at around 11am on 20th June, and he is believed to have been in the Chesil Beach area on Portland later in the evening. Since then, he has not been seen or heard from.
Joe is described as being five feet nine inches tall, with a slim build and brown hair. The police, alongside the NPAS helicopter and HM Coastguard, are conducting extensive searches in the area due to concerns for his welfare.
We are concerned for Joe’s welfare and officers are carrying out searches in the area, assisted by the NPAS helicopter and HM Coastguard.
I am appealing to anyone who has seen Joe or a man matching the description given to please come forward.
Inspector Gareth Bishop, of Dorset Police
He also urged Joe, if he sees the appeal, to get in touch with the police or his family, emphasising that their primary goal is to ensure his well-being.
The Dorset Police are urging anyone with information or knowledge about Joe’s whereabouts to contact them via their website or by calling 101, quoting incident number 21:401​1​. The police appeal underscores the importance of community participation in ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents, and they are grateful for any assistance the public can provide in this ongoing investigation.
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