A 41-year-old man missing since last month was murdered, police have determined.Rudolph (Rudy) Smith was last seen on July 9 in the Deepdale area of Pembroke."Although the death of Rudy Smith has not been confirmed, or his whereabouts known, based on certain information, intelligence gathering, the length of time Mr Smith has been missing, the recovery of a motorcycle he was last seen riding being recovered from the waters off of North Shore in Pembroke parish three weeks ago and the fact this is not his normal routine to avoid contact with family/friends for long periods, this matter is being investigated as a murder," said Assistant Commissioner Antoine Daniels at a press conference this morning.He said that one arrest has been made by the BPS Serious Crime Unit as they investigated Mr Smith's disappearance however despite "a number of witness interviews" and "searches at residences and other locations" the Pembroke resident has yet to be found."These actions are out of character for Mr Smith and not his normal routine, as it's unusual for Rudy Smith not to contact or visit family and friends for long time-periods," he added.Mr Smith was described as a brown-skinned male of slim build. He is said to be 5ft 8in with close black hair, brown eyes and a goatee.Anyone with information is asked to contact Serious Crime Unit investigators on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers Hotline, 1-800-8477 (Tips).