Tormented family of missing Scots man in plea for help 20 years after disappearance

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The tormented family of a missing Glasgow man have pleaded to the public for fresh information 20 years on from his disappearance.

Joseph Connelly was last seen in April 2002 and has not been in touch with his loved ones since.The then 50-year-old had attended a family wedding in Letterkenny, Northern Ireland on Saturday, April 6.His family described his behaviour that night as "unusually subdued".He returned to Glasgow with his brother and went to his home address on Calder Street in the South Side of the city but has not been seen since.Joseph was known to travel extensively and it was not unusual for him to be out of contact with his family for long spells.He would, however, contact his loved ones on birthdays and Christmases.

But he was reported missing after Christmas that year when he failed to do so. Extensive search operations were carried out at the time but Joseph currently remains missing.

Now officers have renewed the appeal more than 20 years after he last seen. In a statement issued through Police Scotland, Joseph’s sister Caroline Armour said: “Not knowing where Joseph is or what happened to him is torment, and we cannot begin to describe the pain and anguish we have felt since he disappeared twenty years ago.“We continue to hope that one day we will receive information that could help us bring Joseph home.”Detective Sergeant Ally Donaldson added: “Joseph was 50 when last seen and would recently have turned 70-years-old. “His family continue to look for information about where he is or what may have happened to him to give them closure. “Our enquiries continue and we are reviewing material available from previous enquiries carried out. “While we do this, I would urge anyone who knew Joseph or