### Search Intensifies for Cardiff Man Missing for Over Four Months
Police in South Wales are appealing for public assistance as the search continues for Mark Kinson, a father-of-five who disappeared from his home in Cardiff more than four months ago. Despite determined efforts from family members and law enforcement, Kinson’s whereabouts remain unknown, intensifying concern for his safety among those who know him.
Mark, aged 52, was last observed on the evening of Friday, 31 January. He was seen around 9:45 pm walking along Uphill Road in Llanrumney. Investigators believe he may have then turned into Clevedon Road, continuing towards Captains Walk and heading in the direction of Braunton Crescent. Since that evening, despite extensive searches and repeated appeals, there have been no verified sightings of him.
The South Wales Police have renewed their investigative push, now seeking crucial dashcam evidence that could help shed light on Mark’s movements or whereabouts following his disappearance. Officers have specifically asked for anyone with dashcam footage from the evening of Sunday, 2 February, to come forward. They are particularly interested in recordings captured between 7:45 pm and 9:00 pm on the route between the Texaco Garage in St Mellons and the Esso Garage in Marshfield, as well as video from Cypress Drive in St Mellons recorded between 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm on the same night.
Mark was described at the time he went missing as standing around 5ft 7in tall and wearing a dark grey or blue tracksuit with white shoes. Authorities say these details may help jog memories if anyone spotted him on the evening in question, or in the days immediately following.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police encouraged the community to come forward with any relevant information or footage: “If you have any dashcam footage that may assist with our enquiries, please get in touch, quoting reference 2500033949.” The police can be contacted via their live chat service, through the force website, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
The impact of Mark’s disappearance has left an unimaginable strain on his family. Speaking to local media in March, his wife Angela expressed the relentless anguish experienced by loved ones: “Every morning I wake up to a living nightmare. There is just no trail. It is heartbreaking and so out of character for Mark. The not knowing is horrendous for his family and children – they just want their dad home.”
Such cases serve as a sombre reminder of the pain experienced by families of missing people. The distress is heightened when, as in Mark’s case, there are few clues to follow and no clear leads. Community support and the sharing of information play a vital role in helping to provide answers and, hopefully, safe reunions.
As the search enters its fifth month, police continue to urge residents and motorists who may have been travelling in the east Cardiff area in early February to review any recordings they may have from their vehicles. The hope is that an overlooked detail could help progress the investigation and bring closure to Mark’s family.
Anyone with information, however minor it may seem, is encouraged to reach out to the authorities. Ultimately, public vigilance and collective effort could be key factors in resolving this deeply distressing case.
Members of the Cardiff and wider South Wales communities are reminded that all information will be treated sensitively and that support is available for those affected by the uncertainty surrounding Mark Kinson’s disappearance.