Searches involving police and specialist teams are continuing to find a pensioner who has been missing from the Carlisle area for almost a week.
Thomas Jardine, 82, was reported missing last Thursday. He was last seen the previous day. He is described as being 5ft 10in, of slim build with grey hair, and was said to be travelling on foot.
Drones and dogs are among the resources being utilised in the search for Mr Jardine. Meanwhile police are continuing to appeal for any members of the public with doorbell, vehicle dash-cam or other CCTV footage which may assist the enquiry to get in touch.
“People may see a larger-than-normal police presence in the Denton Holme area as part of this enquiry,” said a police spokesman this afternoon.
Around two dozen personnel are assisting in a search of the River Caldew from the area of Stead McAlpin, Cummersdale, northwards to the river Eden. They include search and rescue technicians who have been scouring the water on foot.
Among those said to be providing assistance are helpers from West Cumbria search and rescue, North Cumbria Rescue and Response and Maryport Inshore Rescue.
Cumbria Constabulary’s spokesman added: “The searches, which have been taking place over a number of days, involve a police response including a specialist police search advisor, officers from the tactical support group and dog handlers.”
Police are appealing for anyone who has information about Mr Jardine’s whereabouts to call 101.
