UK UK - Graham Connell, 64, didn't return home after a run with his dog in Leeds, 18 Dec 2023

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Graham Connell, 64yrs, is missing from the Woodlesford Locks area of Leeds.

Graham is slim build, has dark brown wavy hair and was last seen wearing a royal blue dri-fit top, black leggings with shorts over the top and trainers. Graham left his home address to go for his usual run with his Goldendoodle dog.

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Comments on the police appeal suggest that an extensive search is underway for Graham, with helicopters and mountain rescue teams being deployed.

 

[StillDiggin]

Graham and his dog are still missing. On the latest police appeal, police give details of where his vehicle was located as well as details of his usual run. They are big big concerns for Grahan’s welfare.
Police are appealing for information to find missing Graham Connell as extensive searches continue today in the Woodlesford area of Leeds.

Leeds District CID would like to speak to anyone who has seen or has information about Graham (64) from Morley, who was last seen on the evening of Monday December 18 in the Woodlesford Locks area of Leeds.

Specialist officers are searching canal banks and nearby in the Woodlesford Locks area as part of efforts to locate Graham who was seen leaving him at 3.45pm to go for his usual run with his sandy coloured Goldendoodle dog.

He was reported missing later on Monday evening when he failed to return home.

Officers located his grey Mercedes GLE 400 car on Bullough Lane near the entrance to the locks and have been conducting searches since last night.

Graham is described as slim with greying hair which is wavy on top. He was last seen wearing a royal blue dri-fit top, black leggings with shorts over the top and trainers.

His usual running route takes in Woodlesford Lock to the motorway bridge, along the canal and then back along the opposite bank towards St Aiden’s nature reserve.

Detective Inspector John Graham of Leeds District CID, said: “We are very concerned for Graham’s welfare and since last night officers have been conducting extensive searches for him in the Woodlesford area.

“He was last seen leaving home at about 3.45pm for his usual run with his families’ female Goldendoodle dog but failed to return home.

“It is out of character for Graham to go missing and we are urgently appealing for information from anyone who saw him or has any information about his whereabouts.

“Officers would also like to speak with anyone who saw Graham parking up his grey Mercedes car on Bullough Lane late on Monday afternoon.

“Anyone who can assist enquiries is asked to contact Leeds District CID on 101 referencing police log 1671 of December 18.”

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[MollyHarps]

Missing Leeds man vanished while out for a run with his dog

Graham Connell went missing in the Woodlesford Locks area of Leeds

www.leeds-live.co.uk

Police are continuing to search for Graham Connell - on this article there are a few useful pictures which shows the water in this area.

I hope his family get answers soon - I can’t see this having a positive outcome unfortunately.

My guess is that the dog got into trouble in the water and Graham tried to save them - all MOO of course.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Graham Connell, 64, went missing on Monday after going for a run with his Goldendoodle dog

Police are searching for the missing jogger in the Woodlesford Locks area in Leeds

Graham, from Morley, Leeds, is described as slim with greying hair, which is wavy on top.

He was last seen wearing a royal blue drip-fit top, black leggings with shorts over the top and trainers.

His usual running route takes him from Woodlesford Lock to the motorway bridge, along the canal and then back along the opposite back towards St Aiden’s nature reserve

Missing jogger, 64, disappeared after going for a run with his dog

Graham Connell disappeared on Monday after leaving his home at 3.45pm to go for a run with his Goldendoodle dog at Woodlesford Locks in Leeds. Call 101 and reference police log 1671.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Helen_Stewart]

Just seen this being reported. It doesn't sound good, especially since his car has been found near to where he went for a jog with his dog.

The police haven't said whether the dog is also missing.

 

[StillDiggin]

Sad news, Graham’s dog has been found deceased in the river
The dog that was with missing 64-year-old Graham Connell has been found dead in the River Aire at Woodlesford this morning, as officers continue to search the area for him.

Maddy, his family’s sandy-coloured Goldendoodle, was recovered from the river near to Wyke Beck this morning. Her identity was confirmed by microchip.

Police search specialists, including underwater search officers, are continuing to search the area around Woodlesford Lock, where Graham regularly runs, and are continuing to appeal for any sightings that could assist the investigation.

He left his home in Morley by car at about 3.45pm on Monday to go for a run and was reported missing at 7.35pm after he failed to return home.

His normal running route is alongside the Aire & Calder Navigation and River Aire up to Skelton Grange Road around Skelton Lake/Skelton Country Park and down to the bottom of St Aidan’s Nature Reserve.

He is described as being 5ft 6ins tall, slim with greying dark brown hair, which is wavy on top. He was wearing a fluorescent yellow running top, black leggings and red trainers.

His car, a grey Mercedes GLE 400 SUV, was found parked in the car park on Bullough Lane near to the entrance to Woodlesford Lock.

Detective Inspector John Graham, of Leeds District CID, said: “We are continuing to carry out searches of the wider area around Woodlesford Lock to find Graham and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen him and his dog at any point along his usual running route on late Monday afternoon.

“We are also continuing to support the family following the discovery of their dog this morning and to keep them updated as we progress our searches for Graham.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting log 1671 of December 18 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat

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[MinnyPin]

This is so sad, not looking good

 

[Moonstrawbs]

Very sad, most probably he is in the water too. JMO.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Oh the poor little thing, that is really upsetting. Sadly, her owner will probably be found thereabouts too.

 

[TwoBlueJays]

Very odd, the dog in the river, even if the person unalived by going in the river why would they take their dog? Would the dog have jumped in trying to help? And died trying? This is a sad one.

 

[Interested_But_Confused]

Very odd, the dog in the river, even if the person unalived by going in the river why would they take their dog? Would the dog have jumped in trying to help? And died trying? This is a sad one.

Self-harm is always possible. But in cases like this where dog and owner both likely ended up in the water, I think it's more likely the dog jumped/fell in and the owner followed trying to rescue the dog.

Incredibly sad either way.

 

[MollyHarps]

Very odd, the dog in the river, even if the person unalived by going in the river why would they take their dog? Would the dog have jumped in trying to help? And died trying? This is a sad one.

This is so sad

As per my previous post on this case I believe this will turn out to be other way round - Dog got into trouble in water (those banks are steep in the area pictured) - Graham has gone on to try to rescue and has unfortunately paid his life.

I own 2 dogs and if one was in trouble I would intervene they are like my babies.

 

[LemonMint]

Everything we know about disappearance and search for missing Graham Connell

Graham Connell vanished on Monday after he went for his usual run

www.leeds-live.co.uk

 

[StillDiggin]

Daughter's plea over missing Morley man Graham Connell

Steph Connell wants anyone walking along the River Aire near Woodlesford to look out for her dad.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[StillDiggin]

Really sad news today, let’s keep Graham’s family and friends In our thoughts. RIP Graham
A body believed to be missing man Graham Connell has been recovered from the River Aire today.

He was found by underwater search officers at about noon in part of the river near to the junction of Aberford Road and Bullerthorpe Lane, Woodlesford.

While formal identification is yet to be completed, it is believed to be Mr Connell. His family has been informed and officers are continuing to provide support to them at this difficult time.

There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and the Coroner’s Office has been informed.

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[wendi.Uk]

For anyone not on FB this is an alternative link to confirm that sadly a body has been found Body Believed To Be Missing Graham Connell Found

 

[LemonMint]

Very sad Rest in peace, Graham & Maddy.

 

[MollyHarps]

Very sad news.

This was the only likely outcome so I am glad his body has been found so his family can begin the grieving process