Police renew appeal to find Hythe man now missing for nearly two weeks

Hedi Mehrez

12 June 2024 at 6:03 am·1-min read

Jonathan Poole was last seen on May 30 and reported missing on June 5 — -Credit: (Image: Kent Police)

Kent Police has renewed its appeal to find a missing Kent man who has now been missing for nearly a fortnight. Jonathan Poole was last seen in the Reachfields area of Hythe on Thursday, May 30.

The 64-year-old was reported missing on Wednesday, June 5. He is described as balding with tattoos on his arms and hands.

He was last seen wearing dark clothing and a black hat. Anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to call 999 quoting reference 05-1451.

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