26-year-old Christopher Dunne is described as being 5' 11" in height with a slim build. He has black hair and brown eyes. He is believed to be wearing a dark top, blue jeans and blue slip on runners/shoes.
Christopher was last seen in the Old Head area of Garrettstown. Civil Defence teams from the area were deployed to assist Bandon gardaí in the operation, as well as local units of the Irish Coast Guard and RNLI.
They were searching an area between the Old Head of Kinsale and Garrettstown last night
Gardaí and Christopher's family are concerned for his well-being.
Anyone with information on Christopher's whereabouts is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200 on the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
