South Wales Police have issued an urgent appeal for information to help locate 38-year-old Thomas Jenkins, who has been reported missing from North Cornelly.
Thomas was last seen at 12:50am this morning in Bridgend, prompting immediate concern from police who are asking the public to assist in their search efforts. The circumstances of his disappearance have not been disclosed, but officers are keen to establish his whereabouts and ensure his safety.
The missing man was last seen wearing a black sleeveless t-shirt, blue baggy jeans and white Nike trainers. Police have not released a photograph at this time but are urging anyone who may have seen someone matching this description to come forward immediately.
Appeal for Public Assistance
South Wales Police are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen Thomas in the Bridgend area during the early hours of this morning. Given the time of his last sighting, officers are keen to hear from shift workers, delivery drivers, or anyone else who may have been in the area around 12:50am.
Members of the public who have any information about Thomas’s whereabouts are urged to contact South Wales Police immediately, quoting reference number 2500272184. Information can be provided by calling 101 or by contacting the force through their website or social media channels.
In cases where there is an immediate sighting of Thomas or concerns for his immediate safety, the public should call 999.
About North Cornelly
North Cornelly is a moderately sized village in Bridgend County Borough, located approximately four miles from the seaside resort of Porthcawl and six miles from the town of Bridgend. The village, which forms part of the Cornelly ward, has a close-knit community where residents often look out for one another.
The area is served by South Wales Police, which is headquartered in Bridgend and covers the principal areas of Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea and the Vale of Glamorgan. The force has extensive experience in coordinating missing person searches across the region.
Missing Person Procedures
When someone is reported missing, South Wales Police follow established protocols to maximise the chances of a safe return. These procedures typically include:
- Immediate risk assessment based on the circumstances of the disappearance
- Deployment of officers to conduct area searches
- CCTV analysis from the last known location
- Coordination with neighbouring police forces if necessary
- Public appeals through media and social media channels
The first 24 hours in any missing person case are considered crucial, which is why police have moved quickly to issue this public appeal.
How You Can Help
Police are asking residents in both North Cornelly and Bridgend to:
- Check any CCTV or doorbell camera footage from the early hours of this morning
- Look in gardens, sheds, outbuildings or any areas where someone might seek shelter
- Share the police appeal on social media to reach as wide an audience as possible
- Contact police immediately if they have any information, no matter how insignificant it might seem
Businesses in the Bridgend area that were open during the early hours are particularly urged to check their CCTV systems and speak to any staff who were working overnight.
Community Response
Missing person cases often mobilise local communities, with residents keen to assist in search efforts. However, South Wales Police coordinate all official search activities and ask that members of the public do not conduct their own organised searches, which could potentially hamper official efforts or put volunteers at risk.
Instead, the public can best assist by remaining vigilant, sharing official police appeals, and reporting any potential sightings or information through the proper channels.
Contact Information
Anyone with information about Thomas Jenkins’s whereabouts should contact South Wales Police immediately:
- Emergency sightings: 999
- Non-emergency information: 101
- Quote reference: 2500272184
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
South Wales Police have emphasised that any information, regardless of how minor it might seem, could prove crucial in locating Thomas safely. They are particularly keen to establish his movements after he was last seen in Bridgend at 12:50am and to understand why he may have travelled from North Cornelly to Bridgend during the night.
As the search continues, police will provide updates through their official channels and ask the public to rely only on verified information from official sources.
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