Plumstead missing person Abel Van Tonder: Police appeal to find man missing for a month

Police are concerned for the welfare of Abel Van Donder, who has been missing from Plumstead, Greenwich, for a month.
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The Met Police is appealing for help in finding a south-east London man who has been missing for a month.

Abel Van Tonder was last seen on Friday, January 6.

The 45-year-old from Plumstead is described as being around 6ft, with long blond or ginger hair and a beard.

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He is missing three fingers on his right hand and speaks with a South African accent.

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Abel Van Tonder

Officers believe he may be sleeping rough and are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Abel was reported missing on Friday, January 27.

Anyone who has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 101 quoting reference 23MIS003013. Report any immediate sightings to 999.

You can also contact the Missing People charity on 116 000.

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