Hong Kong authorities are urgently seeking information regarding the disappearance of a 43-year-old man, Ip Yick-chin, who was last observed nearly three weeks ago in the Tsuen Wan district. Mr. Ip was reported missing by his family on December 7, after having last been seen on the afternoon of November 22 near the MTR Tsuen Wan Station. The Police are now appealing to the public for assistance in locating the individual, who vanished under unexplained circumstances.
Details of Disappearance and Description
Mr. Ip was last sighted at the busy MTR hub on November 22. Given the substantial gap between his last sighting and the formal missing person report, the New Territories South Regional Missing Persons Unit has intensified its search efforts.
According to the police description, Mr. Ip Yick-chin is approximately 1.7 meters (about 5 feet 7 inches) tall and possesses a medium build. He is described as having a round face and a sallow complexion. Distinct features include his hair—he is bald on top, with short black hair retained only on the sides.
When he was last seen, Mr. Ip was dressed in distinctive layered clothing accessories. He wore a light grey short-sleeved shirt underneath a dark green short-sleeved jacket. His lower attire consisted of black shorts and black slippers. He was also obscured by a grey face mask and topped with a black bucket hat. Additionally, he was carrying a dark-colored crossbody bag.
How to Assist Authorities
The Police emphasize that even seemingly minor information regarding Mr. Ip’s whereabouts, travel, or interactions since November 22 could be critical to ensuring his safe return.
If you have any information, please contact the New Territories South Regional Missing Persons Unit immediately:
- Telephone Hotlines: 3661 1176 or 5239 7701
- Email: Use the provided official police contact link for missing persons reports.
- In-Person: Report details to any local police station in Hong Kong.
Missing person cases often rely heavily on immediate public notification, especially when an individual is last seen in a concentrated public transport area like an MTR station. The rapid circulation of Mr. Ip’s description and last known appearance aims to leverage the vast transit flow of Tsuen Wan to generate viable leads.
Authorities continue to investigate potential routes of travel and are urging the community to remain observant, particularly those who frequent the Tsuen Wan area or those who may have noticed an individual matching Mr. Ip’s specific attire and physical description during the last week of November. Securing the safety of missing residents remains a top priority for the Hong Kong Police Force.