Gardai have located Joe Stephens safe and well. No further action required.
Thank you for your assistance.
Garda Press Office.
Gardai are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of, 53-year-old, Joe Stephens from Oranmore, Co Galway.
He was last seen in Ferbane, Co Offaly, on the 17th July 2012. When last seen he was driving a navy coloured Renault Megane registration number 99G7935. The car is a hatchback model has a large rear spoiler and a very loud exhaust.
He is described a 5ft4 in height, of stocky build, sallow skin, blue eyes, short brown hair balding at the front. He was wearing a navy polo shirt, blue jeans and a red/black outdoor jacket. He was also wearing a gold necklace and a gold ring on his right hand.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Oranmore Garda Station 091 388030, Galway Garda Station 091 538000, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
A photograph is available on request from the Garda Press Office pressoffice@garda.ie
Previous press release refers.