UK UK - Brian Blakeman, 77, missing from Skelmersdale, Lancs, 5 Dec 2023

[MsMiniSleuth]

We want to update you about our search for Brian Blakeman.

Brian, 77, has been missing from Skelmersdale since Tuesday and we are extremely concerned for his welfare.

Our officers have been supported by the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and mountain rescue teams in the search of Skelmersdale and the surrounding area.

The police helicopter has been in operation, with mounted police and specialist search dogs involved in trying to find Brian.

Beacon Country Park, the old golf course near Dalton, and the Tawd Valley Park have been searched extensively.

We thank the public for giving us the time and space to complete those searches – we know how keen you are to assist but additional numbers of people would have hampered the search, particularly for the search dogs and helicopter.

Officers are to remain in those areas, with a mobile police station set up at Beacon Country Park.

This weekend we know that many people will be in those areas to walk, exercise and cycle. Please keep an eye out for Brian.

Today (Friday) our focus is moving to other areas, increasing the distance from where Brian was last seen.

Those areas include open areas south of Digmoor and the Pimbo industrial estate.

We ask residents in Tanhouse, Fosters Green and Digmoor to check their CCTV and doorbell camera footage for between 9am and 4pm on Tuesday (December 5).

Also if you were driving in those areas and have dashcam, could you please check your footage.

Again, we ask you to check your gardens, sheds, outhouses, and open spaces around your residential area.

While the search is focused closer to where Brian was last seen, there is the possibility that he might have walked some distance or travelled on public transport. We are actively investigating that.

It could be that Brian has made it as far as Parbold, Orrell, Bickerstaff or Westhead. If you live in those areas surrounding Skelmersdale, please could you keep an eye out for Brian.

Brian is believed to be wearing a blue fleece jacket with an Everton FC badge on, with jeans and trainers. He might appear to be confused.

Any sightings of Brian, please call 999 immediately or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk.

We would like to thank the Skelmersdale folk for their help and support in this investigation – we all want to find Brian as soon as possible.

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Today (Friday) our focus is moving to other areas, increasing the distance from where Brian was last seen.

Those areas include open areas south of Digmoor and the Pimbo industrial estate.

Residents in Tanhouse, Fosters Green and Digmoor are being asked to check their CCTV and doorbell camera footage for between 9am and 4pm on Tuesday (December 5).

Search continues for missing Skelmersdale pensioner

Lancashire Police have issued an update about their search for Brian Blakeman....

planetradio.co.uk

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

A wide-ranging search is underway to try and find a man who has been missing for several days.

Brian Blakeman, 77, first went missing from his home in Skelmersdale on Tuesday December 5.

Now, Lancashire Police have announced that various teams have been deployed across the nearby area to find him.

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “Since the day of his disappearance, search teams have been working day and night to try and find him.

"Teams have covered 14sq km of open land, including Beacon Country Park, Dalton Lees, Holland Moor, Tower Hill, West Pimbo, Tawd Valley Park, Westheads Clough, Delf Clough and Elmer’s Green.

"Police search teams have been supported by the police helicopter, the police drone team, Lancashire Fire and Rescue, Lancashire Fire and Rescue drone team, Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue, Bolton Mountain Rescue, Mountain Rescue search dogs and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) as part of this activity..."

Appeal as police work 'night and day' to find man missing since Tuesday

A wide-ranging search is underway to try and find a man who has been missing for several days.

www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

We have today (Sunday, December 10) been conducting further enquiries as part of our search for missing man Brian Blakeman.

Brian, 77, was reported missing from Skelmersdale on Tuesday (December 5).

He is believed to be wearing a blue fleece jacket with an Everton FC badge on, with jeans and trainers.

We remain extremely concerned for his welfare.

Teams have been working extensively to try and find Brian with large areas of open land and open water searched.

Specialist teams, trained around search operations, have supported this effort.

Further to this, detectives are investigating other areas to help find Brian.

In total officers have conducted around 800 house to house enquiries, reviewed around 50 hours of CCTV footage and spoken with more than 40 people who have come forward with information. This is not unusual, but it is hoped we can gather a firmer picture of Brian’s movements on the day he went missing.

We want to reassure the public we are doing everything in our power to find Brian as soon as possible.

The response from residents has been hugely supportive and we want to thank you. We know you want to find Brian as much as we do. Please continue to share our appeals and keep looking for him. Check your gardens, sheds, outhouses, and open spaces around your residential area.

If you have information which could assist our investigation, please call 999 immediately or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk

Thank you for your continued support.

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[MsMiniSleuth]

Police are continuing to search for a 77-year-old man who went missing on Tuesday.

They recently conducted underwater and helicopter searches for Brian Blakeman, who was last seen in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.

He is thought to have been wearing a blue Everton jacket, jeans and trainers.

Police said they were "extremely concerned" and urged residents to check their gardens and sheds.

"We would also continue to ask any residents in Tanhouse, Fosters Green and Digmoor to check their CCTV and doorbell camera footage for between 9am and 4pm on Tuesday," a Lancashire Police representative said.

Officers are also working with transport services and police in Merseyside and Greater Manchester as they believe he could have used public transport.

Brian Blakeman: Search widens for missing Skelmersdale man

Lancashire Police asks the public for help in finding Brian Blakeman, who was last seen on Tuesday.

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[MsMiniSleuth]

Police are extremely concerned for a man’s welfare who has been missing for more than a week.

Brian Blakeman, 77, from Skelmersdale was last seen at his home on Tuesday, December 5 and the search has continued in Skelmersdale and the surrounding area.

Police and members of the public have searched hundreds of houses and checked multiple CCTV footage to try and find the 77-year-old man.

A police helicopter has also been in operation with mounted police and search dogs also on the hunt for Brian.

Police say the support from the people of Skelmersdale throughout the search has been heartfelt and they have asked them to continue being vigilant and look out for Brian as they go about their daily business.

Insp John Bent, neighbourhood inspector for West Lancashire, said: “Today marks a week since Brian went missing.

“We have conducted lots and lots of house-to-house enquiries – hundreds of houses – and we have checked lots of CCTV to try and work out which route Brian has taken from his home address which will further inform our search.

“Our police search advisor-led teams have been conducting searches alongside our mounted officers, drones, the police helicopter, and underwater search team.

“We have been assisted by mountain rescue teams and our partner agency Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, as well as the West Lancashire Council ranger service. They have been out helping us with the open ground searches..."

Everything we know about missing man Brian Blakeman

Police are extremely concerned for a man’s welfare who has been missing for more than a week

www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

The investigation into the disappearance of missing Brian Blakeman enters its second week, with hundreds of police officers involved in the search.

Brian was last seen at his home in Skelmersdale on Tuesday, December 5. The 77-year-old is understood to have left his home after eating breakfast. When his partner returned home he was no longer there.

Inspector John Bent revealed that CCTV footage has only been able to rule out where Brian might have gone or the route he took, leaving police without a clear picture of his journey.

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'Hundreds of police' in search for missing Brian Blakeman entering second week

'I just hope and pray he's found safe and well. I know it's been a week but you can't give up hope'

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Afternoon all.

We wanted to give you an update in our search for missing Brian Blakeman. We know lots of you have been asking for updates, and whilst we want to be as responsive as possible, our priority is focusing on finding Brian.

Brian, 77, is still missing and we’re continuing our search to find him.

Our officers are still conducting enquiries to find Brian and we are reviewing extensive CCTV and ring doorbell footage which has been gathered.

Any reported sightings and information from the public is being followed-up.

Brian’s family have been supported throughout by specially-trained officers and continue to be supported. They’ve been kept informed about all aspects of the search.

We would again like to thank the people of Skelmersdale for their help during the search and the support they have given us.

If you are in any of the areas of open land around Skelmersdale, we ask you to be vigilant and keep an eye out for Brian. We also ask that you keep yourself safe if walking in difficult terrain.

When Brian went missing, he was wearing a blue fleece jacket with an Everton FC badge, navy blue jeans, and black and white Lacoste trainers.

Any sightings of Brian, please call 999 immediately or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk.

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