Found Safe UK - William Matthews, 66, CCTV footage boarding bus, Stokesley, N Yorks, 31 Jul 2021 *high risk*

[MsMiniSleuth]

POLICE are urgently appealing for your help to trace a "high-risk" missing Stokesley man.

Officers are searching for William Matthews, 66, who went missing from his home on Saturday.

He was last seen leaving his address in The Acres area at about 10.20am and his family have been unable to contact him.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "We are currently carrying out enquiries to locate him but are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are now treating him as a high-risk missing person.

"We are now asking for anyone who may have seen William, or who has information about his whereabouts, to contact us immediately.

"William is described as 6ft tall, bald with round shoulders. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, blue trainers and a dark blue t-shirt."

It is believed he could be in his white 17-reg Land Rover Discovery Sport which was last seen travelling towards Middlesbrough.

Anyone who has seen William, or his vehicle, or has information that could assist us, is asked to call 101. If you have an immediate sighting please dial 999.

Police make urgent appeal for help in finding 'high risk' missing man

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

The car belonging to a missing pensioner has been found in an area of Middlesbrough as the search for him continues.

William Matthews, 66, has not been seen since Saturday morning when he left his Stokesley home, believed to be driving his white Land Rover Discovery.

North Yorkshire police issued a missing persons appeal and the Cleveland force has now stepped in to take over the investigation as William was last seen heading towards Middlesbrough.

Cleveland Police confirmed on Tuesday afternoon, August 3, his car has been recovered from an area near to the Newport roundabout in central Middlesbrough.

" Cleveland Police is now investigating the disappearance of William Matthews from Stokesley as his vehicle has been recovered from an area near to Newport roundabout in Middlesbrough," said a Cleveland Police spokesman.

Missing pensioner's Land Rover found empty as search continues

 

[annpats]

He's a high risk to what? Himself? Others? He has a high risk medical condition?

I wish they'd be a bit more precise.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

He's a high risk to what? Himself? Others? He has a high risk medical condition?

I wish they'd be a bit more precise.

This was from a previous incidence in February, so likely either depression, mental focus or early Alzheimer's.

Appeal to trace missing pensioner who was last seen in Marton

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Police have released images which show missing man William Matthews heading north on a bus.

As reported, Mr Matthews was last seen leaving his address in The Acres area of Stokesley on Saturday at around 10.20am.

His family have been unable to contact him since he left. Police are concerned for the missing 66-year-old and are treating him as a high-risk missing person.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "He was first circulated missing by North Yorkshire Police but when his vehicle was recovered near to Newport roundabout in Middlesbrough the search moved to Teesside.

"Officers now have footage which shows on Saturday, July 31, at around 11am he boarded a ‘Go North East’ bus service which terminates in Newcastle.

"He is seen in these CCTV images wearing a dark coloured puffer-style coat, a T-shirt and jeans.

"Police believe he is unlikely to have changed clothes as he had no luggage."

Anyone with any information is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101, reference 127741.

Images show missing Stokesley man travelling north by bus

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

A missing man from North Yorkshire is thought to have travelled to Newcastle.

Police are searching for William Matthews and say he may have travelled to the city by bus.

They are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are appealing for anyone who may have seen the 66-year-old to come forward.

William's car was found in Middlesbrough and he is thought to have got on a bus to Newcastle at 11am on Saturday, July 31.

CCTV photos of William before he got on the bus have been released in a bid to track him down.

Missing North Yorkshire man believed to have travelled to Newcastle

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

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Seems strange to drive part of the journey and then bus the rest? I notice it suggests he might be sleeping rough, again seems a strange thing to do when he has a car that can atleast provide shelter from the elements and idiots regardless of anything going on where he typically lives. A 17 reg Land Rover to boot which would probably be relatively comfortable to sleep in, they are not cheap vehicles either!

He's a high risk to what? Himself? Others? He has a high risk medical condition?

I wish they'd be a bit more precise.

If it was to others they'd probably tag on something advising not to approach.

 

[Zus]

Seems strange to drive part of the journey and then bus the rest? I notice it suggests he might be sleeping rough, again seems a strange thing to do when he has a car that can atleast provide shelter from the elements and idiots regardless of anything going on where he typically lives. A 17 reg Land Rover to boot which would probably be relatively comfortable to sleep in, they are not cheap vehicles either!

Could be tactical on his part. He may have realised they'll be looking for his car and decided that there's less chance of being traced on public transport.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Concerns are growing for a missing Teesside pensioner who was last seen in Newcastle.

William Matthews was reported missing after he was last seen leaving a bus in the city centre at around 1pm on Saturday, July 31.

The 66-year-old boarded the X10 bus in Teesside before getting off on John Dobson Street and heading in the direction of Market Street.

There have been no reported sightings of William since Saturday and both police and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Concerns grow for missing Teesside pensioner last seen in Newcastle

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Northumbria Police release more photos of last sighting at 1.10pm on July 31.

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[MsMiniSleuth]

William Matthews, 66, who is from Teesside, was reported missing on Thursday but has not been seen since leaving a bus in Newcastle city centre the previous week.

Northumbria Police have now released pictures of the last sighting of William at 1.10pm on Saturday, July 31.

William was seen walking on Carliol Street, and turning right onto Market Street, he was walking in the direction of the central motorway.

Detective Sergeant Craig Huitson, of Northumbria Police said: “Thank you to everyone who has shared our appeal so far. We would ask that people look at the pictures we have released and get in touch if you think you have seen William.

“It has been over a week since William was last seen and we are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.”

Missing Teesside man William Matthews, 66, last seen leaving bus in Newcastle

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Doesn't seem to be any further news here.

Anyone spotted anything?

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

There is a post here on the Cleveland Police appeal that he seems to have been safely located on or around September 15.

Cleveland Police