New appeal over man who went missing after release from prison in 2013

Jonathan McCambridge, PA

Police have made a new appeal for information over a man who went missing shortly after he was released from prison 12 years ago.

There have been no sightings of Peter Quigley since September 26th 2013.

He was last seen when he was dropped off at Moira railway station in Co Down at approximately 11am by prison staff after his release from Maghaberry Prison the same morning.

The PSNI said he had spent time in and out of prison for theft and similar offences from 2009 until his release.

A spokesperson said: “Peter, who would now be 43 years old, was last seen wearing a dark-coloured hoodie, blue sweatshirt and grey three-quarter length trousers with dark-coloured shoes and socks.

“Although Peter had some money on his person at the time of his disappearance, he is not believed to have had a mobile phone or access to any vehicles.

“He is 5ft 8in, has short, dirty fair-coloured hair, blue eyes and a large burn scar on his right knee.

“Peter was of medium build and also speaks with a strong London accent where he was born and lived for a number of years in the Heathrow area.”

The PSNI said Mr Quigley’s last address was in the Newry area where he lived from 2009.He was also known to frequent Belfast City Centre.

The spokesperson added: “Understandably, Peter’s family are eager for any information regarding his whereabouts and welfare – he is described as a quiet man and not known to be outwardly sociable – and was known to struggle with his mental health.

“Twelve years have now passed since Peter’s disappearance and we are appealing to anyone who believes they may have seen him since this time, may have met him whilst he was in Maghaberry Prison, or know of his current whereabouts to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 797 07/11/13.

“Regardless of how small, or insignificant you think the information you have is, it could potentially help our investigation greatly.”