UK - William Pat McCormick, 55, murdered, Comber, 30 May 2019 *arrests*

We’re live in Comber where extensive police searches are ongoing for the body of missing Pat McCormick. Police believe the 55 yo from Newtownards has been murdered. Other searches in the area have been carried out as part of the police investigation. #UTV

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Feels very strange having a case only 10 minutes away from where I live to discuss on here.. I really hope they find answers soon.

Looks like a pretty town. Just been on streetview, which archway do you think he went through? The most obvious looks to be on the right hand side of Castle Street with an iron gate (half open on streetview) but I don't know if there are flats behind there.
 
Looks like a pretty town. Just been on streetview, which archway do you think he went through? The most obvious looks to be on the right hand side of Castle Street with an iron gate (half open on streetview) but I don't know if there are flats behind there.
Yes I see where you mean, (I think) by going onto satellite view through that arch is a further couple of houses/flats and then parking. Maybe he lived along there? Not sure..
 
So we have:
Pat McCormick 55
Victim. Believed Murdered. Last seen Thurs 30th May at approx 10.45pm. Phone unused since this Date and unaccounted for.
Last seen wearing: Beige Jacket, Brown Brogues, Blue Jeans



Male1, 26.

Female1, 20

Both Arrested on Monday 3rd June on Suspicion of Kidnap.
Female also on Suspicion of Perverting the Course of Justice.

Both rearrested on Suspicion of Murder later same Day and Police given extra 36hrs to Question them.

Both Released on Bail Pending Further Enquiries on Weds 5th June.



Male2, 39


Male3, 20.

Both arrested on Night of Weds 5th June on Suspicion of assisting Offenders and Perverting the Course of Justice.
 
Where the hell is this guy? Store cameras? Bar cameras? More street footage? Why are cops investigating it as possible homicide?
 
Where the hell is this guy? Store cameras? Bar cameras? More street footage? Why are cops investigating it as possible homicide?

I think the comment in one of the articles above about a couple of 'scenes' , lends itself to LE knowing the outcome was murder , charges of Perv course and aiding offenders possibly body disposal? All denied?

Moo
 
7 June 2019:

Pat McCormick murder: Two men released on bail

Two men who were arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of missing County Down man Pat McCormick have been released on bail.

The two men, aged 20 and 39, were detained on Wednesday night on suspicion of assisting offenders and perverting the course of justice.

A man aged 26 and a woman, 20, remain under arrest on suspicion of murder.

They were initially arrested on Monday on suspicion of kidnapping but were re-arrested on suspicion of murder later in the day.

The pair remain in custody after a court granted permission to hold them for an additional 36 hours.

Two released in McCormick murder inquiry
 
Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of 55 year old William McCormick, known as Pat, continue to appeal for information.

Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery said: “The community in the local area may hold vital information which could help to establish the circumstances surrounding Pat’s disappearance. I would like to thank the community for the help they have provided so far and would appeal to those with any information to contact detectives.

“We have conducted a number of searches in the local area and further searches will be conducted in the coming days with the use of specialist Search Advisers and specially trained Search Teams.

“I am conscious that Pat’s friends and members of the public want to help us find him, however I would advise against them conducting searches themselves and leave this to the police.

“I am heavily reliant on the public to provide me with information that can help me find Pat. On the night of Pat’s disappearance, he was wearing a beige jacket, blue jeans and brown brogue shoes. If you are out walking in the area and see any discarded clothing, particularly the beige jacket, blue jeans or brown brogues, please contact detectives.

“Pat’s phone hasn’t been used from 30th May and it remains unaccounted for. It’s an iPhone SE so if you’re out and about and see this phone lying somewhere, please let me know. It could be broken, smashed or in pieces.

“If you have any information no matter how insignificant it may seem please contact detectives and pass it on to them.”

PSNI Ards
 
7th June 2019

Police appeal to friends and family of William 'Pat' McCormick not to conduct their own searches

“We have conducted a number of searches in the local area and further searches will be conducted in the coming days with the use of specialist Search Advisers and specially trained Search Teams.

“I am conscious that Pat’s friends and members of the public want to help us find him, however I would advise against them conducting searches themselves and leave this to the police.

Police appeal to friends and family of William 'Pat' McCormick not to conduct their own searches
 
7 June 2019:

Further searches for Pat McCormick to take place

Police are to carry out further searches in the coming days for County Down man William McCormick, who they believe has been murder

The upcoming searches will utilise specialist advisers and specially trained search teams, police have said.

They said the 55-year-old's phone, an iPhone SE, has not been used since 30 May and has not been found.

New searches for man feared murdered
 
7 June 2019:

Further searches for Pat McCormick to take place

Police are to carry out further searches in the coming days for County Down man William McCormick, who they believe has been murder

The upcoming searches will utilise specialist advisers and specially trained search teams, police have said.

They said the 55-year-old's phone, an iPhone SE, has not been used since 30 May and has not been found.

New searches for man feared murdered
In the Belfast Live article I posted a day or so ago ( Pat McCormick murder probe: CCTV of dad's last sighting released) is a paragraph quoting LE Chief and saying 'Aware of rumours circulating the local community, he explained that he doesn’t “want that to dissuade anyone from coming forward”.


Any idea what the Local Rumours that the chief refers to, refer to, Louise ( or anyone else local) :)
 

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