Murdered man’s clothes and mobile phone remain missing

Clothing and a mobile phone belonging to murdered Co Down man Pat McCormick remain missing, say police.

Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team investigating the church-goer’s murder are continuing to appeal for information. A number of searches will be conducted over the next few days.

Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery said the community in the local area may hold vital information which could help establish the circumstances surrounding Pat’s disappearance.

“I would like to thank the community for the help they have provided so far and would appeal to those with any information to contact detectives.

“We have conducted a number of searches in the local area and further searches will be conducted in the coming days with the use of specialist search advisers and specially trained search teams,” he said.

“I am conscious that Pat’s friends and members of the public want to help us find him, however I would advise against them conducting searches themselves and leave this to the police.”

One of Pat’s children, Myles said: Really really hope and pray that we get the justice that my family, dad’s friends and my dad deserve to have, all of our hearts are breaking ?? All we want is him to be found!! WE JUST WANT CLOSURE NOW ? cruel cruel world we live in ? remember to call 101 WITH ANY INFORMATION.

On the night of Pat’s disappearance, he was wearing a beige jacket, blue jeans and brown brogue shoes.

“If you are out walking in the area and see any discarded clothing, particularly the beige jacket, blue jeans or brown brogues, please contact detectives.

“Pat’s phone hasn’t been used from 30 May and it remains unaccounted for. It’s an iPhone SE so if you’re out and about and see this phone lying somewhere, please let me know. It could be broken, smashed or in pieces.

“If you have any information no matter how insignificant it may seem please contact detectives and pass it on to them,” added Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery.