Missing man Joe Stephens found ‘safe and well’

Gardaí are thanking the public for their assistance following recent appeals.

30/07/12 5,070 Views 6 Comments

File photo of Joe Stephens.

Image: Garda Press Office

GARDAÍ ARE THANKING the public for their assistance in responding to recent appeals concerning a missing Co Galway man after he was found safe and well.

Joe Stephens, 53, of Oranmore was reported missing earlier this month after visiting a friend in Ferbane, Co Offaly.

Oranmore gardaí subsequently issued appeals calling on the public for any information about his whereabouts.

This morning, gardaí issued a statement saying that Stephens had been located “safe and well”.

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Missing man Joe Stephens found ‘safe and well’