A British tourist has disappeared while abroad after his last known contact on Christmas Day via FaceTime. Mark Counsell, aged 31, hailing from Pontypool, South Wales, is suspected to be in Thailand or the Kuala Lumpur region of Malaysia. He had been touring Southeast Asia and was last sighted by his family during a video call on the morning of December 25. Following his disappearance, Gwent Police are actively engaged in locating his whereabouts.
A representative from the police department stated, “We are seeking information to locate Mark Counsell, 31, who has been reported missing. Mark was last observed on Thursday, December 25, during a video call, as he has been traveling in Thailand recently.”
Mark is characterized as a Caucasian male, standing at 5 feet 9 inches, with a medium build. His last known attire was a khaki Fred Perry T-shirt.
Individuals possessing any information regarding his location are encouraged to reach out to Gwent Police at 101 or via social media direct message, citing log reference 2600001644. Authorities have also directly appealed to Mark to establish contact.
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