Olympian Sister Pleads for Help to Find Missing Man in Bristol

Olympic medalist Lubjana Piovesana seeks public help to find her brother Luis, missing in Bristol since February 28th.

Olympian Sister Pleads for Help to Find Missing Man in Bristol
Olympian Sister Pleads for Help to Find Missing Man in Bristol

My friend’s brother, Luis, is missing. A former Olympian is asking for help finding him. Luis Piovesana, 26, vanished in Bristol. He was last seen February 28th around 3 AM.

He was at Eastgate Retail Park after going out. A search is happening near the Tesco Extra store. Search teams are checking the River Frome. Luis’ sister, Lubjana, is helping with the search. She is an Olympic judo medalist, and also a champion.

She says finding Luis soon is very important. He has been missing for four days already. He has no money or phone, so he likely lacks food. Lubjana explained his last known actions. CCTV spotted him near the Tesco roundabout. He took a taxi after being at The Jam Jar.

He called police, claiming he was drugged. He also said that he was on the motorway. His mental state is unknown; it may not be true. He ran through the IKEA car park, hiding. Then, he ran through the Tesco petrol station. The final sighting was at the Tesco roundabout.

They think he went toward Frenchay. He did not make it all the way home. His sister revealed a worrying voice note. He sent it to his girlfriend before 3 AM. It mentioned kidnapping including screams for help.

His phone, bag, and wallet were found. This was also at Eastgate Retail Park. Lubjana is organizing a search team now. She said the police are helping, but resources are thin.

She asks people to check their property. Garages, gardens, and sheds need inspection. He might have fallen somewhere while seeking shelter. Check abandoned buildings for shelter as well. Review Ring doorbell footage from 3 AM to 7 AM. That was the morning he disappeared.

Any sighting would greatly aid the search. The search team is upstairs in the Tesco café. It is near IKEA, and we need volunteers. Even walking your dog, please be observant. Look carefully; it is imperative to quickly find him.

Luis wore black jeans with diamond patterns. He also had cream trainers and a black gilet. He also had a black cap with him. He has a cartoon tattoo on his arm. His stomach also features a Vespa tattoo. He also has connections to Frenchay.

Police are worried and encourage you to contact them. He does not have his phone or any money. Police are searching for him urgently. If you drove in Bristol early that morning, check dashcam videos. Also, check security camera footage, if applicable. Review footage, mainly near Eastville or Frenchay. Contact the police with anything helpful found.

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