Hunt for missing Derbyshire man Joshua Jones intensifies as police seek witnesses

Police are trying to trace people who may have seen missing Derbyshire man Joshua Jones, as the search for the 29-year-old dad intensifies.
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It is now nearly a week since Joshua, who has a two-year-old son, was reported missing from his home in Matlock on Saturday, December 12, and he was last seen in the shop Boyes that day.

Derbyshire Police have identified people who may have seen him that day, and they are urging them to come forward in case they can help with the urgent search.

It is nearly a week since Joshua Jones was reported missing from his home in Matlock, DerbyshireIt is nearly a week since Joshua Jones was reported missing from his home in Matlock, Derbyshire
It is nearly a week since Joshua Jones was reported missing from his home in Matlock, Derbyshire
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“A witness saw a man matching Joshua’s description walking along Wirestone Lane, close to the junction with Amber Lane, sometime between 3.55pm and 4.10pm,” said the force.

“The witness recalls seeing several people on dirt bikes and mountain bikes in the area, as well as a large van and a few cars parked in the layby. This group could be part of a cycling club and they may also have seen the man we believe could be Joshua.

“We know a small black car, driven by a woman, passed by and that she needed to break suddenly as the man crossed her path.

"There were also people visiting Matlock Farm Park, which is on Wirestone Lane.

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"We would like to hear from anyone in the area at that time who may have seen a man matching Joshua’s description. You may have been one of the bikers, or the woman who was forced to break. Perhaps you were parked on Wirestone Lane, or were leaving Matlock Farm Park.

“Any information you have, however small it may be, could help us find 29-year-old Joshua.”

Joshua was wearing a pair of blue jeans and a grey Superdry coat, which is darker on the sleeves with a hood that is bright green on the inside, when he went missing.

Police say they are ‘very concerned’ about his safety and have urged anyone who thinks they may have seen him to get in touch, quoting the reference number 518 of December 12.

As well as calling 101 or contacting the force via its website, you can send a message on Facebook to DerbyshireConstabulary or tweet @DerPolContact.