Family concerned as gardaí search for missing Cork man Thomas Rawley

Update 6.30pm, January 12 2016; Gardaí have confirmed the body of Thomas Rawley was recovered from the River Lee in Cork city today

Original report:

Gardaí have asked for the public’s help in finding missing man Thomas Rawley.

The 63-year-old from Bishopstown, Cork was last seen in the vicinity of South Main Street, Cork at 7.30am yesterday morning.

His family and gardaí are concerned for his safety and welfare.

He is described as being 5’7” tall, of thin build with dark, shaved hair.

He is believed to be wearing a dark navy overcoat, black pants and baseball cap and he walks with the aid of a crutch.

Anyone with any information in relation to his whereabouts are asked to contact the Togher Garda Station on 021-4947120.