Missing man, 28, 'spotted on bus'

Barry George has a tattoo of a swallow on one hand

Police are investigating the possible sighting on a bus near his home of a "vulnerable" man who has been missing more than eight weeks.

Barry John George, 28, from Llangefni, Anglesey, was last seen leaving Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital in Bangor at 1900 GMT on 11 January.

Mr George may have been spotted on a No 42 Arriva bus near Rhostrehwfa, Llangefni on Wednesday night.

Officers say they are extremely concerned for his safety and welfare.

They want to speak to anyone who may have been a passenger on the bus, which was heading for Newborough, or are asking anyone who may have seen the missing man to come forward.

He was seen wearing a blue baseball cap.

'Jog memories'

An appeal was made on BBC One's Missing programme on Thursday and officers are hoping somebody somewhere will come forward with information.

Sgt Kenneth Morris, from North Wales Police said: "We are hoping this morning's live appeal will jog people's memories and that somebody will contact us with information.

"We are extremely concerned for his safety and whereabouts and I am appealing to anyone who may have seen Barry, or anyone who may know of his whereabouts to contact us immediately.

"If you have information, no matter how small, I would urge you to come forward."

Barry is between 5ft 8 in and 5ft 10 in and of medium build. He has dark brown short hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a dark blue waist length top, jeans and black Kappa make footwear.

He speaks with a Welsh accent and has a tattoo of a swallow on his right hand.

Police said Mr George is considered vulnerable and has not gone missing previously.

Anyone who may have information should contact North Wales Police on 0845 607 1002 (English language line), 0845 607 1001 (Welsh language line) or or text 66767. Alternatively, e-mail - [e-mail]