Hong Kong authorities are urgently seeking assistance from the public to locate Ip Yick-chin, a 43-year-old resident of Tsuen Wan who has been missing since late November. His disappearance was officially reported by family members on Dec. 7, prompting a regional search effort coordinated by the New Territories South police. Mr. Ip was last seen nearly three weeks prior, on the afternoon of Nov. 22, near the Tsuen Wan MTR Station.
The initial investigation indicates that Mr. Ip, who stands approximately 1.7 meters tall and has a medium build, vanished after being near the busy transit hub. He typically has a round face, a fair complexion, and is mostly bald with short black hair around the sides. When last observed, his attire included a light grey short-sleeved shirt overlaid by a dark green short-sleeved jacket, black shorts, and black slippers. He was also noted to be wearing a grey mask, a black bucket hat, and carrying a dark-coloured crossbody bag.
The significant gap between the last sighting and the formal missing persons report underscores the growing concern among his family and law enforcement. Every detail regarding his appearance and the clothing he wore is crucial for the public to aid in identifying him.
Key Identifying Features and Last Known Attire:
- Age: 43
- Height: Approximately 1.7 meters (5 feet 7 inches)
- Build: Medium
- Hair: Predominantly bald with short black hair on the sides
- Clothing: Light grey short-sleeved shirt, dark green short-sleeved jacket, black shorts, black slippers.
- Accessories: Black bucket hat, grey mask, dark-colored crossbody bag.
Individuals are reminded that timely communication with the police is vital in missing persons cases, particularly in densely populated areas like Tsuen Wan where visual identification can be challenging. Finding Mr. Ip quickly is the priority, as extended periods without contact increase risk factors globally recognized by emergency services.
The Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories South is managing the investigation and appealing directly to anyone who may have encountered Mr. Ip, or who has relevant information regarding his current location, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
How to Provide Information:
If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of Ip Yick-chin, you are strongly encouraged to contact the New Territories South police immediately.
- Call the Regional Missing Persons Unit directly at 3661 1176 or 5239 7701.
- Email the department at [email protected]
- Approach any local police station in Hong Kong.
Police reassure the public that all information will be handled confidentially as they continue to search the area surrounding the Tsuen Wan MTR Station and beyond, hoping to bring Mr. Ip home safely. The community’s cooperation is paramount in resolving this urgent situation.