Increasing Concern for Missing Whitby Man

Thursday, 29 September 2022 11:40

Have you seen missing man Peter Coleman?

Officers from North Yorkshire Police have issued an urgent appeal for information to help find a man missing from the Whitby area.

Peter Coleman aged 48 from Aislaby, Sleights, has not been since 12.30pm today and officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

He was last seen near some woods close to Aislaby.

Peter is described as white, 6ft tall, of large build with grey hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a black zip up cardigan, blue jeans and brown shoes.

Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch with police. Dial 101, press 1 and pass information to the force control room.

A search of the area took place yesterday afternoon and evening involving the Police, Coastguard Helicopter, Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue team and Humberside Fire and Rescue K9 section

The teams searched woodland running south from Aislaby to the bridge across the River Esk at Sleights. They were also subsequently tasked to search locations known to the gentleman North and West of Aislaby.

After clearing all the required area without result the teams were stood down by the police at just after 10pm.