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Disappearance
Man wanted in connection to landlord's murder spotted in Belfast
“He may have looked for a lift, for accommodation or for work.”
A MAN WANTED in connection to a murder in Wales is believed to be in Belfast.
South Wales Police is carrying out a murder investigation in relation to the disappearance of 59-year-old Alec Warburton.
He was reported missing from his home in Sketty, Swansea on 2 August. He was last seen during the afternoon of Friday, 31 July.
David Ellis, Warburton’s tenant who lives at the same address, is wanted in connection with the disappearance.
Ellis (40) travelled on the Stena Line Lagan ferry from Birkenhead to Belfast on the 10.30pm crossing on 5 August, which docked at Belfast at 6.30am on 6 August. He was seen leaving the ferry wearing a checked shirt, jeans and a cap, and carrying a distinctive holdall and rucksack.
Detective Superintendent Paul Hurley said police are following up on a number of possible sightings of Ellis.
I once again appeal to anyone who has seen Mr Ellis since his arrival in Belfast to come forward. He may have looked for a lift, for accommodation or for work.
“I also appeal directly to David Craig Ellis to contact the police as I believe that you hold the information we need to establish the circumstances of Alec Warburton and assist his family and the police in locating him.”
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