WATCH: Police check point set up as part of Dean McIlwaine probe

Police organised a vehicle check point in Newtownabbey as part of their investigation into the disappearance of Dean McIlwaine (22).
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jul 2017, 15:15 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2017, 12:20 BST
Dean McIlwaine.Dean McIlwaine.
Dean McIlwaine.

Officers conducted the check point this afternoon on the Carnmoney Road, adjacent to Carnmoney Presbyterian Church.

Dean was last seen in the Carnmoney Road area of Glengormley shortly before 1pm on Thursday, July 13.

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He is described as being 5’8” in height; of medium build with blue eyes, dark hair and a beard. He also has sleeve tattoos on both arms.

Police set up a vehicle check point in Newtownabbey today.Police set up a vehicle check point in Newtownabbey today.
Police set up a vehicle check point in Newtownabbey today.

Commenting on today’s operation, a police spokesperson said: “Police have been out and about today talking to motorists as part of ongoing enquiries into the missing Newtownabbey man, Dean McIlwaine.”

Anyone with information that could help police with their investigation is asked to contact officers on 101, quoting reference number 121 of 14/7/17.

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