Search your shed plea for man who was last seen at a holiday park in Skipton
The search for a missing man who was last seen at a holiday park in Skipton has stretched into its second week.
Samuel Smith, 66, from Colne, was last seen at the entrance of the Tarn House Holiday Park on Monday, March 2 at 12.05pm. North Yorkshire Police are urging people in the area to check sheds, barns, and outbuildings for him.
In the last CCTV footage of Samuel, he was seen wearing black trousers, a black coat and possibly a leather jacket. A police helicopter has been used as part of the search for him.
Anyone who thinks they might have seen Samuel are urged to call 999.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We are continuing with our searches to find 66-year-old Samuel Smith, who was last seen at 12.05pm on Monday 2 March at the entrance of the Tarn House Holiday Park in Skipton.
“Samuel is described as being 6ft tall, of medium build, with short greying hair, has a short ginger/grey beard and wears glasses.
“CCTV footage from the Colne area shows Samuel on the day he was last seen prior to him heading towards Skipton. He was wearing black trousers, a black coat and possibly a leather jacket.
“Extensive resources have been allocated in the search for Samuel. Officers have conducted CCTV trawls in the local area and house-to-house enquiries. Specialist officers have used drones to search large local areas as well as the Police Helicopter (NPAS) who have also been helping us in our search.”
Critical Incident Inspector Jessica Errington from North Yorkshire Police adds: “Alongside our ongoing enquiries to locate Samuel, we are asking everyone in the local area to remain vigilant.
“I would also like to make a direct appeal to farmers and landowners to check any outbuildings, barns, sheds, and open land for signs of Samuel or any indication that he may have been there."
If you see Samuel, please call 999. If you have any other information that could help police find him, please call them on 101 and select option 1 to speak to the control room.
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