Still no trace of missing man

Thursday 01 January 2015

Police are still searching for a 61 year old man who went missing on Christmas Eve, and no trace of him has since been found. Roy Paul Deeming was last in contact at 8 pm on the day before Christmas, and the Police fear he may have taken his own life.

They found his yacht, the Desiree, floating unoccupied a mile offshore to the southwest of Corbiere, and its now been taken to the Elizabeth Harbour.

A police statement said: 

‘Whilst police enquiries post-Christmas have continued in order to trace Roy Deeming, including establishing his most recent movements & activity, to date, no trace has been established. Enquiries with friends & family have established that he was in a low state of mind & that he had indicated an intention to take his own life. Whilst there clearly remain concerns for Roy’s welfare, this is still being treated as a missing person enquiry and anyone with information is asked to contact the States of Jersey Police. Police Liaison Officers are working closely with the family both locally and in the UK to offer them support.”

Police don't know what Mr Deeming was wearing when he went missing, but they describe him as 5’6” tall, of slim - medium build with brown but greying hair and a moustache.

Anyone who may have any information about his whereabouts, or who may have seen or spoken to him since Christmas Eve, is asked to contact the Police on 612612.