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'We are not giving up': Family of missing Jón Jónsson issue renewed appeal

The Icelandic man has been missing from Dublin since 9 February.

THE FAMILY OF an Icelandic man who went missing in Dublin last month have again renewed their appeal for the public’s assistance. 

41-year-old Jón Jónsson arrived in Ireland to attend a poker tournament with his fiancée on 8 February.

1Jon_90564773 (2) Jón Jónsson Garda Press Office Garda Press Office

He was last seen at around 11am on Saturday 9 February near the Bonnington Hotel in Whitehall, where he had been staying, while his fiancé had coffee in the hotel bar.

It is not known why Jón left the hotel, and despite a number of garda appeals, there have been no leads in the case.

Twelve members of Jón’s family travelled from Iceland last month to step up efforts to find him. 

On 23 February, the search intensified as a large-scale search took place. Around 80 volunteers turned up to help the family. 

5580 Search_90564917 (2) People during the large-scale search for Jón Sam Boal Sam Boal

Today, the family have renewed their appeal to the public to help find Jón. 

“We’re encouraging people to print Jón’s poster and display it in as many different places as possible, including at their workplace, in their car window, at tram and bus stops, and at sporting events,” his brother David said. 

His family have said today that they do not intend to leave Ireland without Jon. 

“We are not giving up. We are so incredibly grateful for the support and help we have received from the people of Ireland and hope this countrywide campaign will assist in helping us bring Jon home,” David said. 

Speaking on RTÉ One’s Late Late Show last month, David described Jon as the rock of the family, adding that his disappearance is completely out of character for him. 

Missing Person 772_90564782 (1) Jón's brother Daniel and David Sam Boal Sam Boal

Speaking to RTÉ Radio One’s Today with Sean O’Rourke earlier that week, David said that his family believed his brother was in good physical and mental health prior to his disappearance.

Jón is described as being 6 foot tall, of medium build, with short brown hair, and was wearing a black padded jacket when he went missing.

Anyone who has seen Jón or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. 

Jón’s family have also set up a funding page to help them financially as they attempt to locate him in Ireland.

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    Mute David Linehan
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    Mar 15th 2019, 11:02 AM

    Puzzled by this one. I read somewhere he’d lost 4K the night before but that’s hardly a big surprise in pro poker circles.
    Bit baffled as to the lack of sightings / cctv considering the location and how busy the road is outside the hotel.

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    Mar 15th 2019, 1:01 PM

    @David Linehan: It’s a very strange one alright. The man essentially just disappeared into thin air. I hope he’s found safe and well soon.

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    Mar 15th 2019, 1:43 PM

    I’ve been following this a bit and my heart goes out to the family .

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    Mar 15th 2019, 1:28 PM

    Poker, large amounts of cash, wandering around the northside?

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    Mar 16th 2019, 11:03 PM

    @brian oconnell: Surely “the northside” is irrelevant. But yes, perhaps someone was watching him and that money was involved. Pure speculation of course. I really hope he is found alive and well. Such horror for his family.

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