Humberside Police have released an update in the search for 89-year-old* Malcolm, who has now been missing for a week.
He was last seen in the Hull Road area of Easington between 8am and 9.30am on Wednesday 4 June and has not been seen since. Officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Initial efforts included public appeals, area searches, CCTV reviews, and door-to-door enquiries. Specialist teams, including scent dogs and the Underwater Search Unit, have now joined the operation.
Despite extensive efforts, Malcolm has still not been found.
In an updated statement, officers said they remain “committed to doing everything we can to provide answers for his family and loved ones”.
Chief Inspector Owen Stafford said: “Since Malcolm was reported missing, we have carried out extensive enquiries involving large-scale searches over a 7.5km² area of countryside with specialist trained teams, scent dogs, the Underwater Search Unit, and support from partner agencies, as well as Malcolm’s family and friends.
“We have reviewed hours of CCTV and doorbell footage and undertaken house-to-house enquiries in an effort to understand Malcolm’s movements and the direction he may have taken.
“As time passes, the nature of our search efforts continues to adapt with specialist search dogs carrying out more targeted searches based on the information we’ve gathered so far.
“Our work to find Malcolm remains ongoing, and we are committed to doing everything we can to provide answers for his family and loved ones, who are being supported throughout this difficult time.
“The last confirmed sighting of Malcolm was on Westfield Close at around 8.10am, before he was seen heading west along Hull Road at approximately 8.15am.”
Humberside Police said they are continuing to appeal for anyone who might have information relating to Malcolm’s whereabouts.
Chief Inspector Owen Stafford continued: “We are still urging anyone who may have been in the area between 8am and 8.30am on Wednesday morning, whether on foot or in a vehicle, to please check any dashcam or CCTV footage, and to get in touch if you have not yet spoken with us.
“We would also ask people to continue checking sheds, gardens, outbuildings and any sheltered spaces.
“I want to sincerely thank everyone who has come forward with information and supported the search to locate missing Malcolm.
“If you have any information, no matter how small, or any relevant footage that might assist us, please contact us on 101 quoting log 177 of 4 June.”
*Humberside Police previously reported Malcolm’s age as 90.
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