Local MP Carla Lockhart urges the community to keep Andrew Robinson in their thoughts and prayers as the search efforts continue, highlighting the family's distress and thanking volunteers involved in the search near the River Bann.
A local MP is asking people to keep missing man Andrew Robinson in their thoughts and prayers as the search for him continues. Andrew Robinson was last seen in the early hours of Saturday, November 15, at around 1.
10am in the Portadown area with police later issuing an appeal concerned for his whereabouts. The search to find the missing man continues on Tuesday, November 18, with Upper Bann DUP MP Carla Lockhart asking the local community to stay alert when they are near the river . She took to social media to thank everyone who has volunteered to help find Andrew, saying that she has met with his worried family who are in need of prayers and support. The Upper Bann MP said: 'As another day breaks, a local family continues to stand on the banks of the River Bann, waiting for news about their loved one, Andrew Robinson, who has been missing since Saturday. Their worry is constant, and they need the support and prayers of our whole community. 'Yesterday I stood with Andrew’s family at the riverside. It is heartbreaking to see what they are going through and deeply humbling to witness their quiet strength as each day passes. 'I have been genuinely taken back by how reliant we are on community volunteers in a crisis like this. These are people who give their time freely, carry specialist training and equipment, and depend on the generosity and support of the public to keep this vital work going. Groups such as Lough Neagh Rescue, Sky Watch NI, SARDA Ireland North, Belfast Coastguard, Community Rescue Service Central, and the Coastguard helicopter based at Prestwick, along with the K9 teams, are made up of volunteers who step forward without hesitation when they are needed most. It is their dedication and selflessness that keeps operations like this going. 'Thanks also goes a number of very dedicated PSNI officers and the many people in the local community who have been out walking the area and offering support. Your presence and efforts mean so much to Andrew’s family. 'Please continue to stay alert if you are near the river, and keep Andrew and his family in your thoughts and prayers.' A PSNI spokesperson said: 'Police are appealing for information in regards to a Missing Person Andrew Robinson. Andrew was last seen on Saturday 15th November 2025 0110 hours in the Portadown area. 'Andrew is described as being around 50 years of age with a medium build 5ft 6' in height with shaved grey hair. 'He was last seen wearing a black work boots, jeans and a dark black coat. If you have any information in regards to Andrews whereabouts or have seen him recently please contact Police on 101 quoting Serial 86-15/11/25.' For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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