Emergency services in Gwynedd are conducting a major search after two men were reported missing following sightings at a beach near Pwllheli. The men, named by police as Simon and Connor, were last seen heading onto the shore by Hafan-y-Mor with inflatable kayaks at about 6.30pm on Tuesday 21 July.
Search response and appeal for witnesses
North Wales Police said officers are carrying out enquiries in the locality and are being supported in the search by colleagues from HM Coastguard. The force has asked anyone who was on the beach on the evening in question, or who may have information that could assist the search, to get in touch.
"Officers are conducting enquiries and searching in the locality, supported by colleagues from HM Coastguard."
The appeal stresses the importance of prompt contact so investigators can follow up leads and build up a clear timeline of the pair's movements before they were reported missing.
What the public can do
- Check any photos or dashcam footage taken near Hafan-y-Mor around 6.30pm on Tuesday 21 July.
- Look for information about someone seen carrying or launching inflatable kayaks on the beach that evening.
- Contact North Wales Police immediately if you have relevant information.
Police have provided a reference number for calls and online reports to help direct enquiries quickly. You can contact the force via their live webchat service or by phoning 101, quoting reference O118860.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Names | Simon and Connor |
| Last seen | Hafan-y-Mor beach, Pwllheli |
| Time | About 6.30pm, Tuesday 21 July |
| Police reference | O118860 |
Local residents and visitors in the Pwllheli area are asked to remain vigilant and to contact the police if they believe they can assist. The involvement of the coastguard indicates searches cover both land and shoreline areas; anyone with knowledge of coastal movements or who noticed activity on the water that evening is asked to come forward.
The search remains ongoing and police continue to coordinate enquiries in the locality as they seek to establish the whereabouts of the two men.
