Police reappeal eight years after Chesterfield man vanished without a trace

Tim Beardsley was 44 when he left his home in Old Tupton on July 9, 2012.

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The green Ford Focus estate he had been driving was found abandoned near Ullswater in the Lake District on July 14, 2012.

Several public appeals have been made to try and find Mr Beardsley.

Over the years, police have been notified of several possible sightings of Mr Beardsley both abroad and in the UK, including one fairly promising lead in Birmingham – but the man in question turned out not to be him.

This week, a Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “We would urge anyone with any information about Tim’s whereabouts to contact the force on 101.”

People can also contact the charity Missing People on 116 000.

Mr Beardsley is described as white, 5ft 10in, with short, brown hair and blue eyes.

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