Police launch efforts to locate missing man in Derbyshire town – urging anyone with information to come forward

Police are attempting to trace a missing man in a Derbyshire town – calling for anyone with information to come forward.

William was last seen leaving his place of work in Matlock at around 5.40am on Sunday, July 19.

A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “The 56-year-old is described as being white, around 6ft 1ins tall, with white/grey hair, a short beard and a moustache.

“He was last seen wearing black cargo trousers and a grey polo shirt with a black stripe from the armpit to the waist.

Any sightings should be reported to Derbyshire Police.placeholder image
Any sightings should be reported to Derbyshire Police.

“William is thought to be travelling in a blue Ford Torneo van, with a registration beginning AJ63, which was seen on the A6 heading towards Darley Dale just before 6.00am yesterday. It is thought William may be in the Bakewell area.

If you have seen him, or have any information as to his whereabouts, contact the force using one of the methods below – quoting reference number 423 of July 19:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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