DUBLIN, February 9, 2019 — Irish authorities have renewed their appeal for information regarding the disappearance of Jón Jónsson, an Icelandic man who vanished seven years ago while in Dublin for the Dublin Poker Festival.
A Seven-Year Search: Authorities Seek Clues in Jón Jónsson’s Disappearance
Police are asking anyone who may have been in the Whitehall, Santry, or Collins Avenue areas on February 9, 2019, to come forward with any information, no matter how small.
- Jón Jónsson, 41 at the time of his disappearance, was last seen leaving a hotel in Whitehall, Dublin.
- He was attending the Dublin Poker Festival with his partner when he went missing.
- Authorities have conducted numerous searches and public appeals over the past seven years.
- Police are urging anyone with information to contact them, emphasizing that even seemingly insignificant details could be crucial.
Jónsson was last seen on CCTV footage walking past the entrance to Highfield Hospital, heading towards the Collins Avenue junction, a short time after leaving the Bonnington Hotel on Swords Road in Whitehall around 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019. The case has remained open for seven years, with Gardaí continuing to seek leads.
What happened to Jón Jónsson? Gardaí are hoping a fresh appeal will generate new information in the case, as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
In a statement, Gardaí emphasized the importance of public assistance. “Even the smallest piece of information — no matter how insignificant it may seem — could assist the investigation,” they said. “We are especially appealing to anyone who was in the Whitehall, Santry, or Collins Avenue areas on the morning of 9 February 2019, or who may have spoken with or seen Jón around that time.”
Anyone with information regarding Jón Jónsson’s disappearance is urged to contact Ballymun Garda Station at 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
