Family of Robert Bartlett pay tribute
The family of Robert Bartlett from London who went missing whilst visiting family in the Welshpool area, today paid a loving tribute.
A body recovered from the River Severn in Shrewsbury yesterday has yet to be formally identified but is believed to be that of the 28-year-old.
Mr Bartlett went missing last month, he was last seen at a relative’s house in Middletown. His car was then found in the Victoria Quay area Shrewsbury.
His family today described him as a much loved and loving person.
In a statement, they said: “We are devastated by this news and will deeply miss Robert. He was a very much loved and loving son, brother, uncle and partner.
“We would like to thank the police, the missing persons’ charity, search teams and the public for their support and commitment over the last few weeks.”
A post mortem is likely to be conducted tomorrow and an inquest opened in due course by the Shropshire coroner, Mr John Ellery.
West Mercia Police have said they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.
