Police searching for missing man Lester McLennan appeal for people who found backpack at Causeway to contact them

Police in Coleraine are renewing their appeal for information on the whereabouts of 20 year old Lester McLennan.

It is believed that Lester travelled to the Giant’s Causeway area from Belfast by bus at approximately 9.30am on Friday, November 1.

The backpack was handed in by two males to the audio guide desk at the rear of the Visitor Centre on Saturday afternoon. CREDIT NATIONAL TRUST

placeholder image — The backpack was handed in by two males to the audio guide desk at the rear of the Visitor Centre on Saturday afternoon. CREDIT NATIONAL TRUST

Lester is a white male, 6’3” tall, of slim build with light brown hair and was wearing black glasses, light beige trousers with a dark belt, walking boots, a long grey coat to below the knee and a dark zip up jacket. Lester was also carrying a black backpack.

Police are appealing to Lester or anyone who may have seen him on 1st or 2nd November to contact them in Coleraine on 101, quoting reference number 76 02/11/24.

Officers are also keen to speak to the member of the public who located a black backpack in the area of the Giant’s Causeway and handed it to staff members there to contact them.